Best price-to-performance IEMs below $400

EPZ P50

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EPZ P50

Jays Audio: Clean balanced tuning done right. A better tuned MEGA5EST & MOONDROP Meteor with fuller low-end, and more treble extension, same tech, but more dynamic - also half the price. A Mega5EST with better...
Gizaudio Axel: Gizaudio Axel rated EPZ P50 with a score of 5.0/10 without adding a comment.
Jaytiss: For me this has some oddities. It would be higher if those weren't there.
Tim Tuned: Beautifully done tuning all around Nitpick: Bass dynamic could be better
Super* Review: Bass can be a little bit on the distracting side if you are looking for a neutral sound signature. Contrasty meta-tuning.
Web Search: The EPZ P50 is a tribrid with a 10 mm dynamic driver, two balanced armatures, and two micro planar drivers, implemented in a semi-open back shell and a three-way crossover—an uncommon configuration...
Head-Fi.org: 13 community members have rated the EPZ P50 at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
Audio Amigo: Wonderful vocal forward all-rounder. Balanced, clean, detailed, sound. Has Length mode issues. So the Treble might be harsh for some. Nice accessories. Custom designed versions available.
Kois Archive: Rating: A- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 9 warm balanced sound. great micro details a little safe and boring
Paul Wasabii: Affordable tribrid with a vocal-centric, general-appeal tuning and standout imaging for the price. Execution suggests where sub-$100 hybrids are heading in 2025. Cohesive mid-centric tuning with extended treble from micro-planars, spacious stage, sharp imaging, and excellent value under $100. Sub-bass is conservative and the clean, revealing treble can be unforgiving on hot tracks; the shell is on the larger side and the nozzle lacks a lip.

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Tuning: A- Tech: A- Bass: A Mids: A Treble: A- Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: A- Details: A Imaging: A

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+2BA+2Planar

7.4

7.2

9.5

A

Ziigaat Odyssey

Jays Audio: A warm/mini Subtonic Storm that scales better and fuller with less tech. A musical odyssey. High volume set, great scaling, a cleaner/midrange focused Explorer with better layering and detail. Takes...
Gizaudio Axel: Fun and engaging tuning. It's like a more exciting version of the KE4. Great bass, natural vocals that aren't shouty, and excellent treble extension. The lower treble can be too much.
Jaytiss: Great tune, upper trebble is kinda funky, but basically perfectly tuned.
Tim Tuned: Ziigaat Odyssey takes the new Meta tuning and gives it a more V-shaped , exciting twist. It keeps the beautiful mid-range intact while adding extra energy to both bass and treble , landing... Fantastic V-shape Meta Tuned Could use a bit less mid-treble spiciness
Web Search: The Ziigaat Odyssey offers a balanced take on the popular Meta tuning, emphasizing sub-bass rumble while maintaining a clean midrange. Its bass provides satisfying depth without bleeding into the...
Fresh Reviews: Some titles B
Bad Guy Good Audio: Bad Guy Good Audio rated Ziigaat Odyssey with a score of 8.1/10 without adding a comment.
Head-Fi.org: 12 community members have rated the ZiiGaat Odyssey at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
Audio Amigo: Slighly colored neutral sound signature. Warm, clean, slightly recessed vocals. Great all-rounder. Enough coloration to not be boring. Accessories are dissapointing.
Paul Wasabii: Natural, Goldilocks-balanced hybrid that favors musicality over resolution; impedance can tilt it from fuller mid-bass to a more U-shaped take. Comfortably natural Goldilocks tuning with engaging bass physicality and low fatigue. Less resolving than peers and mids sit a touch back; impedance can introduce a 5 kHz glare.
Joyce's Review: Clean and powerful bass, smooth studio like mids and a wide, spacious stage give the ZiiGaat Odyssey a very refined and engaging sound for 299 USD, although the treble is tuned on the safer side with... Clean, powerful bass, smooth studio like vocals and a wide, spacious soundstage with strong separation and refinement for the price. Treble tuning is restrained and a bit lacking in sparkle and atmosphere compared to more energetic competitors.

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Tuning: A Tech: A- Bass: A Mids: A+ Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A Details: A Imaging: A

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+3BA

7.9

7.6

7.4

A

$220

Queen of Audio x Eir Aoi Misty Blue

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Queen of Audio x Eir Aoi Misty Blue

Web Search: The Queen of Audio x Eir Aoi Misty Blue is a collaboration IEM built around a hybrid 2DD+2BA configuration with a 10 mm bass driver, 8 mm mid driver and dual BAs handling upper mids and...
Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the Queen of Audio x Eir Aoi Misty Blue at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
Paul Wasabii: Misty Blue is a refined, under the radar hybrid around 220 USD, with smooth early rise tuning, rich mids and extended yet controlled treble that create a natural, cohesive listen. It trades sheer... Refined early rise tuning with controlled bass, clear mids, extended yet smooth treble and surprisingly strong staging and imaging for a hybrid around 220 USD. Not very high on engagement, with polite bass impact and a mid focused, slightly neutral presentation that some listeners may find too relaxed or even a bit boring compared to more energetic sets.

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Tuning: A+ Tech: A Bass: A Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A Details: A Imaging: A

Warm 2DD+2BA

7.5

7.8

B+

Simgot EA1000

Jays Audio: Bright-leaning with the best bass texture at its price point, and one of the best under $500. Incredible resolution and clarity with stunning female vocals. Timbre is as natural as you can get given...
Gizaudio Axel: Gizaudio Axel rated Simgot EA1000 with a score of 4.5/10 without adding a comment.
Jaytiss: The only Passive Radiator iem that doesn't make me want to vomit.
Tim Tuned: Tim Tuned rated Simgot EA1000 with a score of 5.0/10 without adding a comment.
Super* Review: Technical performance is pretty solid. Bright leaning V-Shaped signature, but tasteful.
Fresh Reviews: Can go to a C+ in some titles
Z-Reviews: Z-Reviews rated Simgot EA1000 with a score of 8.5/10 without adding a comment.
Audio Amigo: A more vocal focused version of the Moondrop style Single DD Sound. Technicalicies are in-line with the rest of the $200 DD Class. Party piece is the amazing soundstage thanks to that passive...
Joyce's Review: Simgot EA1000 offers a vivid V-shaped presentation with punchy subbass and crisp treble, suiting rock and energetic genres especially well. However, vocals sit a bit behind the mix and the brighter... V-shaped tuning with punchy subbass, crisp extended treble, and a lightweight, comfortable shell that is easy to drive. Vocals are more recessed and the bright, slightly gritty treble can become fatiguing for sensitive listeners.

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Tuning: B Tech: B+ Bass: A Mids: A- Treble: B+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: B

Bright n/a

6.8

6.7

A

7Hz Timeless 2

Jays Audio: Good all-rounder set with solid tech. Good variety with the nozzles that actually changes the sound. Treble is smoother than other planars, and not much "planar timbre".
Gizaudio Axel: Sounds identical to the Timeless OG. Clean, impactful bass, great detail, fast transients. Upper mids are a bit intense, bright treble, planar timbre.
Jaytiss: It's fine, but it's 230 dollars.
Tim Tuned: A good v-shape treble can be a bit too much
Web Search: The 7Hz Timeless II updates its predecessor with a 14.5mm planar magnetic driver featuring a dual-sided silver alloy diaphragm and N52 magnets, offering improved responsiveness and reduced "planar...
Z-Reviews: Timeless 2 shows up with a bigger, round shell (carbon-fiber face, metal rim), a nice hard case, and an oddball-but-cool ribbon cable on MMCX that feels a bit stiff. The real headline is the ...
Paul Wasabii: Refines the original Timeless into a more approachable planar with four tuning nozzles; Silver Bullet favored for forward mids and clarity. Not as balanced as S12 2024 out of the box but offers... Four swappable nozzles provide distinct tunings and make the set widely approachable. Upper-treble air and stage height can feel constrained unless foam/nozzles are tweaked.
Joyce's Review: Highly refined planar IEM with classic V shaped tuning, powerful yet controlled bass, clear engaging mids and comfortable bright treble, supported by wide airy soundstage and strong technical... Refined V shaped tuning with powerful controlled bass, clear textured mids, comfortable bright treble and wide airy soundstage with strong separation and detail. Extreme upper treble can sound slightly dry and a touch lean, so very treble sensitive listeners or fans of warmer signatures may prefer alternatives.

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Tuning: A- Tech: A Bass: A+ Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A- Details: A+ Imaging: A+

Neutral with Bass Boost 1Planar

7.7

A

Aful Performer 5+2

Jays Audio: Clean, balanced, neutral sound with good layering and tech. Relaxing vocals, but lacks power and last bit of vocal extension. Bass has good controll, but lacks impact. Has sizzly planar timbre in the...
Gizaudio Axel: A detailed, engaging all-rounder that's exciting without being shouty or harsh. Smooth, neutral tuning with a bass boost, excellent bass quality, clean mids, forward vocals, and sparkly, incisive treble. Great detail. I wouldn’t change a thing.
Jaytiss: It's spicy treble is something to watch out for, it's unique.
Tim Tuned: Tim Tuned rated Aful Performer 5+2 with a score of 7.0/10 without adding a comment.
Super* Review: Overall it is sounding more visceral and incisive than the Performer 5.
Web Search: The AFUL Performer 5+2 (also listed as “Performer 7”) uses a 2DD+4BA+1 micro planar driver array and AFUL’s LC-network crossover plus a 3D-printed acoustic tube system, aiming for clean band...
Z-Reviews: Naming drama aside (P5+2? just call it Performer 7 ), this Aful packs a quirky driver party: 2DD for low end, 4 BA split across mids/treble, plus a tiny micro-planar for the highest sparkle,...
Audionotions: Slightly warm leaning balanced signature - Very engaging, decent clarity. Slight metallic/digital sheen but it's not too bad.
Audio Amigo: Evolution of the Performer 5 tuning. Smoother, airier treble, deeper, punchier bass. Fantastic All-rounder with incredible resolution for the price. 2-Pin connectors have some quality issues
Kois Archive: Rating: A+ | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 9 very nice neutral sound recessed female vocals
Paul Wasabii: AFUL Performer 5+2 is a vocal focused hybrid with strong sub bass but a small, intimate stage and uneven treble. It will work best for listeners who want vocals up front and can tolerate some... Very forward, engaging vocals with solid sub bass level and a relatively smooth overall tone at moderate volumes. Small, flat stage with limited separation and an energetic treble that can sound sharp and unnatural, especially around sibilants.
Audio-In Reviews: AFUL Performer 5+2 delivers a punchy, engaging tuning with strong technical performance in a crowded 200 to 300 dollar bracket. A very competitive option that only trails top peers slightly in treble... Engaging, dynamic tuning with visceral bass, airy extended treble and class leading technical performance for its price bracket. Treble timbre is a bit less natural than the very best competitors and the extra upper treble and lower treble energy may be too lively for more treble sensitive listeners.

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Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A Mids: A Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A- Details: A- Imaging: A-

Neutral with Bass Boost 2DD+4BA+1Planar

7.7

7.5

A-

Simgot ET142

Jays Audio: Lots of variety with nozzles.Tames down 2K, keeps treble extension, basically a Timeless 2 with better fit and more detail with blue nozzle.
Fresh Reviews: Border B
Z-Reviews: SIMGOT ET142 comes across as a sleek, chrome-heavy hybrid with a planar + PZT setup, dressed in CNC’d stainless shells and a surprisingly thick premium cable , plus a magnetic case and...
Audio Amigo: A 3-in-1 IEM. It can sound like an S12, S12 Pro, or S08 depending on what nozzles you're using. Great acessories and build quality. Stellar Sound with all nozzles
Paul Wasabii: Flexible nozzle system gives smoother treble options and near-reference planar tuning. Superb shell and LC7 modular cable. Outstanding build and LC7 modular cable with flexible nozzle and foam system that caters to treble-sensitive listeners. Less resolution and top-end extension than S12 2024, and the gold or blue nozzles can be too bright for many.

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Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A- Mids: A Treble: A Details: A

V-Shaped 1Planar+1BC

7.3

8

7.3

B+

$199

ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia

ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia

Jays Audio: Niche/high volume set. Great scaling, warm, bassy, thick, comforting listen. A mini MEGA5EST Bass. Initmate and immersive experience. Not the most technical for the price, and vocals can be a bit too...
Jaytiss: I don't get it, very dark. Lifeless.
Fresh Reviews: C+ Apex, B to B- COD, B Val
Bad Guy Good Audio: Bad Guy Good Audio rated ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia with a score of 7.9/10 without adding a comment.
Head-Fi.org: 6 community members have rated the ZiiGaat x HBB: Arcadia at an average of 3.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Generally Favorable.
Audio Amigo: Baby Mega5Bass or KiwiEars Punch. Vocals are a little recessed and affected, but the treble does well to balance out the signature overall. Probably the best Basshead set at or under $200.
Paul Wasabii: Bass-tilted hybrid with controlled sub-bass and mid-bass, full mids and relaxed treble; wide, diffuse stage but not for clean or treble-forward preferences. Scales with power and prefers neutral,... Well-executed basshead tilt with controlled sub- and mid-bass, full mids and fatigue-free treble plus unusually wide, diffuse staging for a warm hybrid. Not very resolving or fast, imaging is soft with limited stage height, and it can sound muddy on warm or low-power high-impedance sources.
Joyce's Review: Ziigaat x HBB Arcadia delivers a balanced bass-forward tuning with warm vocals and refined, non-fatiguing treble that suits light bassheads and modern genres. Soundstage is more intimate than some... Balanced bass-forward tuning with warm vocals, refined treble and good separation makes Arcadia a versatile choice for light bassheads. More intimate soundstage and moderate bass intensity may disappoint listeners who want a very wide stage or extremely heavy, sub-bass focused slam.

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Tuning: B+ Tech: B Bass: A- Mids: B+ Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: B Details: B+ Imaging: B+

Warm 2DD BA

6.6

6.3

B+

$259

Tangzu Zetian Wu Heyday

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Tangzu Zetian Wu Heyday

Jays Audio: Clean and neutral with treble emphasis. Great technical performance. Airy and lively treble. Bass could use more impact and weight. Vocals are on the lighter side of things.
Jaytiss: I can't really recomend this with other planars at much cheaper.
Tim Tuned: More detailed than original + better bass treble can be smoother
Super* Review: Super* Review rated Tangzu Zetian Wu Heyday with a score of 6.0/10 without adding a comment.
Fresh Reviews: Fresh Reviews rated Tangzu Zetian Wu Heyday with a score of 5.5/10 without adding a comment.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Imagine getting a 2 pin cable's polarity wrong, please Tangzu work on your QC. Smooth midrange, meaty low with characteristic planar subbass extension, relatively smooth treble; detail retrieval is above average Transition from midbass to lower mids isn't clear cut, not as clean. Doesn't sound special tbh.
Nymz: Mid-range focused planar for those looking for a great planar set that is not V-shaped. Love it.
Audionotions: Well-tuned, technical, does nothing wrong. Build quality is much better than OG Wu. Even the driver used is different. They should have renamed it instead of keeping the Wu Zetian name because it's...
Head-Fi.org: 15 community members have rated the Tangzu Zetian Wu Heyday at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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Tuning: B Tech: B+ Bass: B+ Mids: B Treble: B- Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B Details: B Imaging: B

V-Shaped n/a

6.6

6.3

B+

$200

BQEYZ WIND

Jays Audio: Bright-neutral with sharp transients. If you like treble you'll like this. Bass texture is solid, reminds me of the EA1000s. Not that smooth, slightly energetic/lively sound.
Head-Fi.org: 25 community members have rated the BQEYZ Wind at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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Tuning: B+ Tech: A-

n/a n/a

6.5

6.9

B+

$200

Etymotic ER4XR

Crin: A more mainstream tuning of the ER4S/SR with slightly boosted bass.
Precogvision: So. Darn. Boring. But yes, it's the BA benchmark.
Super* Review: Super* Review rated Etymotic ER4XR with a score of 8.0/10 without adding a comment.
Audionotions: Three words. Detail. Boring. Intrusive.

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Tuning: B Tech: B Bass: C+ Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: B Imaging: C+

Neutral 1BA

6.5

6.2

A-

Juzear Butterfly 61T

Jays Audio: Low-end is good, tight, with good impact, but bass feels low-res. Vocals are too recessed and warm. Treble and air is good, but that's about it. BA timbre. Relaxing listen, but Dynaquattro is just...
Gizaudio Axel: Warm tuning, great bass quality and texture, full mid-range, excellent resolution, soundstage, and passive noise isolation. Some bass bleed affects vocal clarity.
Jaytiss: Very strong iem, with a unique tuning at this pricepoint.
Super* Review: It's on okay IEM. Decent IEM but you can do better.
Z-Reviews: Z-Reviews rated Juzear Butterfly 61T with a score of 7.2/10 without adding a comment.
Yifang: Yifang rated Juzear Butterfly 61T with a score of 6.5/10 without adding a comment.
ATechReviews: Juzear Butterfly 61T delivers immersive staging, textured bass and a relaxed yet detailed tuning that feels very close to endgame at its price. Exceptional comfort and isolation with highly textured, fast bass, natural mids, relaxed treble and above-average staging and imaging for the price. Slight bass bleed, only neutral treble air, large nozzles and a non-modular cable may hold it back for some listeners.
Audio-In Reviews: Butterfly 61T offers a dynamic, technically strong U-shaped tuning that takes the top spot around 200 USD, despite some warmth related veil in the lower mids. Excellent build and accessories, strong technical performance with wide stage and precise imaging, refined energetic treble with satisfying sub bass, and class leading value around 220 USD. Warmer mid bass can bleed into the lower mids and slightly veil detail and naturalness compared to higher tier sets, shell size may bother smaller ears, and it still falls short of true giant killers like Pilgrim or Studio 4.

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Tuning: A Tech: B+ Bass: S- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A Soundstage: A Details: A+ Imaging: S-

n/a 1DD+6BA

7.1

A-

Kiwi Ears Quintet

Jays Audio: Great tech and treble detail. Amazing performance to price value, but metallic timbre and peak can be an issue.
Jaytiss: upper air drives me crazy.
Tim Tuned: Tim Tuned rated Kiwi Ears Quintet with a score of 6.0/10 without adding a comment.
Super* Review: The Kiwi Ears Quintet aims beyond “Quartet plus one,” pairing a mild V-shaped tuning with a unique driver mix (dynamic + 2 BA + micro planar + piezo/bone-conduction) around $220 . Tonally it...
Shuwa-T: Shuwa-T rated Kiwi Ears Quintet with a score of 6.2/10 without adding a comment.
Head-Fi.org: 22 community members have rated the Kiwi Ears Quintet at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
Yifang: Yifang rated Kiwi Ears Quintet with a score of 6.5/10 without adding a comment.

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Tuning: B Tech: B+ Bass: B+ Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: A- Soundstage: B Details: B+ Imaging: B

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+2BA+1P+1PST

7.1

6.6

B

$200

HISENIOR T4

Jays Audio: Aria 2 with more tuning options (warmer) and slight bump in tech
Head-Fi.org: 8 community members have rated the Hisenior T4 at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Tuning: A- Tech: B+

n/a n/a

6.4

6.7

B

$200

Dunu Talos

Crin: Crin rated Dunu Talos with a score of 7.5/10 without adding a comment.
Jaytiss: It's a fine set, but my excitement is dulled by it's price.
Precogvision: Sounds best with the BA switch off. Somewhat thin, mid-treble oriented sound.
Tim Tuned: Very well tuned, well balanced Could use more air
Super* Review: Super* Review rated Dunu Talos with a score of 6.0/10 without adding a comment.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Didn't buy since harmonics for cymbals too prominent. Inoffensive tuning, one of the more balanced sounding planars Soundstage and imaging are decent at best
Nymz: Mid-treble heavy. Extention is great and bass has tactility to it. The BA switch is a joke - Don't use it.
Head-Fi.org: 17 community members have rated the DUNU Talos at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Tuning: B- Tech: B Bass: B+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B+ Details: B Imaging: B-

Neutral n/a

6.4

5.9

B

TinHifi T7

Jays Audio: Harman 2019
Super* Review: Aggressive V-shape with hard-hitting bass—punchy and dynamic. Can get fatiguing, and vocals verge on sibilant at times.
Head-Fi.org: 3 community members have rated the TINHIFI T7 at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Tuning: A Tech: A

n/a n/a

6.3

7.5

B

$200

Unique Melody 2HT Terminator

Crin: Tonality almost reminds me of a HYLA hybrid. Well tuned with strong technical performance.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Bright and treble-focused. Decently tuned and clear Treble bite is real

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Tuning: B- Tech: B+ Bass: B Mids: C+ Treble: C Soundstage: B+ Details: A- Imaging: B+

U-Shaped 1DD+1BA

6.2

6.4

B+

Aful Performer 5

Jays Audio: Fun slight v-shape tuning with forward vocals with slight excitement in the treble. Separation takes a hit as a result, and treble is a bit uneven.
Gizaudio Axel: Gizaudio Axel rated Aful Performer 5 with a score of 6.5/10 without adding a comment.
Jaytiss: Still a king.
Precogvision: Inoffensive other than being a bit too gritty and clacky in the treble.
Tim Tuned: Balanced tuning with fantastic treble extension imaging could be better
Super* Review: Super* Review rated Aful Performer 5 with a score of 8.0/10 without adding a comment.
Fresh Reviews: Can sometimes reach B
Shuwa-T: Comment: Neutral-warm with zero cut-backs on technical performance. Price defining.. Tonal balance, technical performance at price bracket Subbass slightly sluggish on crowded tracks, more laid back in vocal presentation. Staging is questionable.
Nymz: Great tonal balance and resolving power at the cost of intimate stage. Missing the last touch of refinement on timbre and coherency, but a solid rec nonetheless.
Yifang: Yifang rated Aful Performer 5 with a score of 6.5/10 without adding a comment.
ATechReviews: Strong subbass, detailed inoffensive treble and excellent imaging make the AFUL Performer 5 a very competitive midrange IEM, though softer midbass slam and slightly recessed vocals hold it back from... Excellent subbass extension, smooth yet detailed treble, top tier imaging, very comfortable ergonomic shells, and an unusually good stock cable and case for this price. Midbass slam and impact feel a little restrained, vocals sit a bit behind the mix, and there is no stock 4.4 mm balanced cable option.

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Tuning: B+ Tech: B Bass: B Mids: B+ Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: B+ Details: B Imaging: B

V-Shaped 1DD+4BA

6.8

6.4

A-

$239

BQEYZ Winter

Jays Audio: Clean and open signature with slight treble emphasis. Not airy, but more sharp. Great resolution and imaging. Relatively safe tuning.
Web Search: BQEYZ Winter aims for a neutral-bright balance: clear mids, crisp yet smooth treble, and a tight low end that favors definition over slam. Its hybrid setup pairs a 12 mm dynamic driver with an 11.6...
Z-Reviews: BQEYZ Winter brings a weird-but-wonderful recipe: a big 12 mm dynamic for bass/mids plus an 11.6 mm PZT bone conductor handling highs/mids, all for roughly $200 . At low volume they...
Audionotions: Just the right amount of warmth to have lush mids while retaining clarity. Treble is clear and sparkly but very smooth - not fatiguing at all for me - could be because the treble is handled by BC?....
Head-Fi.org: 16 community members have rated the BQEYZ Winter at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Tuning: A Tech: A

Neutral 1DD+1BC

7.3

7.6

A-

$239

FatFreq x HBB Deuce

Jays Audio: The defacto basshead rec before the more expensive stuff. Super fun sub-bass, textured, heavy, prolonged decay for more reverb in the bass, well-balanced as well, smooth and scales great. Tech is not...
Jaytiss: Hits Hard, and is super fun. Suprisingly great mids.
Super* Review: This is not my usual sound signature which I like. But it's a lot of fun in a unique way. One-trick pony.
Z-Reviews: FatFreq x HBB Deuce goes for big fun without getting dumb about it. Pricing is $240 (3.5mm) or $260 (4.4mm) ; the red fabric cable looks slick but feels a bit stiff, and that 4.4mm upcharge seems...
Bad Guy Good Audio: FatFreq x HBB Deuce targets a very specific brief: the most affordable , most balanced , yet still impactful member of the Maestro line—built without balanced armatures and tuned with a...
Audionotions: Easy reccomendation for somoene looking for a basshead IEM that still retains some resemblence of neutrality through the mids and treble.
Head-Fi.org: 10 community members have rated the FATfreq x HBB Deuce at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
Kois Archive: Rating: A- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮 | Comfort: 7 subbass god while great vocals want more resolution
Paul Wasabii: Basshead tuning with tight sub-bass, but overall behind newer options; Martillo offers similar bass with better balance. Tight, controlled sub-bass that avoids bloat and a nice fabric cable. L-shaped tuning with recessed mids and weaker technicalities than newer alternatives like Martillo.

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Tuning: A- Tech: B Bass: A- Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: A- Soundstage: B

n/a 2DD

7.3

6.6

A

$211

ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews

ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews

Gizaudio Axel: Great gaming IEM. Clean sound, accurate mids, clear vocals, great soundstage, precise imaging. Bass quality.
Jaytiss: Fantastic simple tonality. Lacks in trebble extension but is a nice earphone.
Web Search: The ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews IEM delivers a meticulously balanced tuning that excels for both music and competitive gaming. Its hybrid 1DD+4BA configuration produces deep, controlled sub-bass...
Fresh Reviews: Collab IEM
Head-Fi.org: 13 community members have rated the ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews at an average of 4.1/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
Audio Amigo: Great imaging and soundstage. Neutralish tuning with slight emphasis on the lows and highs. Comes in 3 colors, lower mids a little lean, but an extremely clean sounding IEM. Accessories are...
Yifang: Yifang rated ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews with a score of 7.5/10 without adding a comment.
ATechReviews: Balanced, neutral-leaning collab with outstanding imaging and gaming performance, but lighter bass impact and only average detail keep it from being a top all-rounder for music. Outstanding imaging, separation and positional accuracy make it one of the strongest gaming-focused IEMs at its price. Average detail retrieval, modest bass slam and somewhat less natural timbre limit its appeal as an all-round music set.
Joyce's Review: The ZiiGaat x Fresh Reviews Arete offers a balanced U-shaped tuning with standout vocals and a wide, precise stage that shines in FPS gaming, though bass depth and slightly dry treble keep it from... Wide soundstage, clear forward vocals and precise imaging make the Arete an excellent gaming-focused IEM that still performs well for music and studio use. Bass does not extend very deep and the treble can sound a little dry and less extended than more hi-fi-focused competitors.

+ 8 more reviews

Tuning: A- Tech: A- Bass: B+ Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: A Details: A- Imaging: A+

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+4BA

7.6

7.8

B+

7hz Timeless

Jays Audio: Great details. Good stage in front but lacking in wideness/3D. Imaging is good and speration is great, but uneven treble peaks. Planar timbre. Vocals and notes can be thin. Fatiguing at higher volume...
Gizaudio Axel: Clean, impactful bass, great detail, fast transients. Upper mids are a bit intense, bright treble, planar timbre.
Crin: Easily the best-tuned planar IEM by a country mile, the Timeless is also no slouch on the technical front.
Precogvision: Has the planar advantage with most of its disadvantages and a reasonable tonality.
Tim Tuned: High details for the price, good fun tuning Metallic timbre
Super* Review: Super* Review rated 7hz Timeless with a score of 6.0/10 without adding a comment.
Shuwa-T: Comment: A superb planar IEM, beware the planar bass shelf. The best tuned planar IEM Narrow soundstage, mushy transients
Nymz: Insanely resolving for price. Good planar timbre. Tuning is slight colored but doesn't seem to affect mids as much. Stage depth and width will be the weakest points. QC gamble on first batches. Get...
Head-Fi.org: 31 community members have rated the 7hz Timeless at an average of 4.1/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Tuning: B Tech: B+ Bass: B Mids: B- Treble: B- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A- Details: B+ Imaging: B-

V-Shaped n/a

6.7

A-

$230

inTime Miyabi Mk2

Smirk Audio: Smirk Audio rated inTime Miyabi Mk2 with a score of 6.7/10 without adding a comment.
Shuwa-T: One of the best tuned bullet style IEMs, bass response and treble extension Treble can come across piercing (cymbals harmonics)
Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the intime Miyabi MkII at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Tuning: B+ Tech: B+ Bass: A- Mids: B+ Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A- Details: B+ Imaging: B+

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+1PZE

7

6.8

A

$250

Crinear Meta

Jays Audio: Bright-leaning all-rounder with sparkly treble sauce. Great tech for price and great accessories. Good coloration that's not vanilla and safe as other crin collabs. Can be fatiguing at higher...
Precogvision: Very safe sounding overall albeit competently tuned.
Super* Review: Versus similar priced IEMs this is probably the IEM I would be buying. Very nice IEM and a little bit on the contrasty side.
Smirk Audio: Smirk Audio rated Crinear Meta with a score of 7.1/10 without adding a comment.
Z-Reviews: CrinEar Meta lands as a limited-run, $250 bass-tilted collab that’s already sold out—and feels like a “little baby bass monster” in the best way. Build is clean and understated: aluminum...
Audionotions: Similar to Moondrop Dusk (the non-Dusk collab with Crin) but a step down overall sonically (tonality and techs) but a step up in ergonomics and build quality. Unboxing experience is excellent and...
Paul Wasabii: Balanced, engaging meta-tuned hybrid with standout transparent mids once fit and volume are right. Falls short of Dusk for raw resolve and bass tactility. Outstanding, transparent mids with engaging, open presentation once fit and volume are dialed in. Sensitive to fit/volume; bass lacks Dusk-like tactility and overall resolve trails higher-end hybrids.

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Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A- Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A Details: A- Imaging: A-

n/a 1DD+2BA

7.6

A

Dunu 142

Gizaudio Axel: Fun, energetic U-shaped tuning with strong subbass rumble, clear forward mids and excellent technicalities, but the bright upper treble can be fatiguing for sensitive listeners. Fun, detailed U-shaped tuning with strong subbass rumble, forward clear mids and excellent separation and imaging. Upper treble can be bright and fatiguing for sensitive listeners and midbass impact is on the lighter side.
Jaytiss: Rich Bass, clean mids, detailed upper air. Lovely set.
Web Search: The DUNU DN142 is a seven-driver tribrid IEM built around a 1DD + 4BA + 2 micro-planar configuration, positioned at roughly $249 MSRP in the mid-fi segment. The lightweight 3D-printed resin shells...
Audio-In Reviews: Engaging U-shaped tuning with strong technical performance and premium accessories, though the elevated upper treble and leaner warmth may not suit everyone. Engaging U-shaped tuning with strong technical performance, premium build and a modular cable at this price. Bright upper treble, somewhat lean warmth and large shells and nozzles can be fatiguing or uncomfortable for some listeners.

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Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A- Mids: A Treble: A- Dynamics: A Soundstage: A Details: A Imaging: A

Neutral 1DD+4BA+2Planar

7.5

7.6

B

$200

BASN MTPro

Jaytiss: It has a lot of odd warmth, but isn't a bad set.
Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the BASN MTpro at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Tuning: C Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

n/a n/a

6

4.9

B

$200

Seeaudio Yume II

Jaytiss: This could be end game for some.
Shuwa-T: Comment: This would be the set if it came out in 2021. Bump in clarity and very well tuned
Nymz: Shows some signs of incoherency and lack of bass texture, but a very solid option due to its tonal balance.
Bad Guy Good Audio: Bad Guy Good Audio rated Seeaudio Yume II with a score of 7.3/10 without adding a comment.

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Tuning: B Tech: C+ Bass: B Mids: B Treble: B- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B+ Details: B- Imaging: C+

n/a 2BA+1DD>

6

5.6

7.2

B

$200

BQEYZ Autumn

Crin: Crin rated BQEYZ Autumn with a score of 4.5/10 without adding a comment.
Precogvision: Slightly sharp around 3-5kHz, but decent enough otherwise. Cool magnet filter system, bass filters sound best.
Super* Review: Super* Review rated BQEYZ Autumn with a score of 6.0/10 without adding a comment.
Shuwa-T: Comment: BQEYZ's best offering from their seasons lineup. Well tuned set with filters that actually work, solid bass response Midrange is borderline boring
Nymz: Ranked with Treble magnet. 4-5k still not perfect but fine. Stage is small and has no depth. Great bass extension. I can't rec it stock at this point with all the competition.
Z-Reviews: Z-Reviews rated BQEYZ Autumn with a score of 8.5/10 without adding a comment.
Head-Fi.org: 31 community members have rated the BQEYZ Autumn at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Tuning: C Tech: C Bass: C+ Mids: C- Treble: C- Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B+ Details: C+ Imaging: C

V-Shaped 1DD

6

4.6

B

$200

Ikko OH10

Crin: Your standard "chifi V" but done fairly well. Decently technical.
Precogvision: Great bass response and surprisingly good treble extension if you can hear the 15kHz peak.
Tim Tuned: Power bass with good details
Super* Review: Super* Review rated Ikko OH10 with a score of 8.0/10 without adding a comment.
Shuwa-T: Comment: "Fun"-sounding V shape iem, also suitable for bassheads. Narrow soundstage which occassional bass bloom
Z-Reviews: Z-Reviews rated Ikko OH10 with a score of 7.2/10 without adding a comment.

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Tuning: C Tech: B- Bass: B Mids: C Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: C+ Details: C Imaging: B-

V-Shaped 1DD+1BA

6

5.4

A-

Ziigaat Odyssey 2

Jays Audio: Balanced all-rounder with a slight vocal/mid-centric presentation. Vocal scaler. Snappy/punchy/tight bass. A cleaner, smoother, and more mid-centric Odyssey aka no more bass sauce and bite. Rec with...
Jaytiss: More drab version of the Odyessey 2.
Precogvision: A bit too gritty and aggressive for my preferences. Bass has better focus/weight than Horizon though and big sound.
Super* Review: The tonal balance is fantastic. Treble is sounding quite right. Default bass boost on a diffuse field / meta sound signature. I personally would save up for the Volume S
Web Search: The Ziigaat Odyssey 2 is a hybrid 1DD+3BA IEM using a 10 mm bio-cellulose dynamic driver for lows and three Knowles armatures for mids/treble, housed in lightweight aluminum shells with a detachable...
Fresh Reviews: Some titles B
Z-Reviews: Ziigaat Odyssey 2 hits with that classic brand playbook: a comfy shared shell, a chunky but super-flexible cable with a huge swappable plug, and a surprisingly generous tip selection and...
Audionotions: Top notch build quality - I love the metal shell. Linsoul should adopt this shell across the board. U-Shaped take on JM1 with bass lift contained to subbass region and some lower treble spice. Very,...
Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Ziigaat Odyssey 2 at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
Kois Archive: Rating: A | Value: ⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8 nice warm tuning slightly relaxed midrange and treble
Paul Wasabii: Retune softens the Odyssey’s treble bite but shifts energy around 2.5 kHz, which makes vocals thinner and hurts volume scaling; the original feels more balanced. Nice build refresh and modular... Improved build and modular cable with a calmer top end that suits low-volume listening. Upper-mid emphasis thins vocals at volume and the retune trades air, separation, and body versus the original.
Joyce's Review: Warm, immersive and atmospheric tuning with strong technical performance makes Odyssey 2 feel like a collaboration that could be priced higher than 249 USD. Warm yet balanced tuning with strong treble extension, engaging mid bass impact and immersive atmosphere that works across almost all genres. Sub bass does not reach extremely deep and listeners chasing a very cold, ultra analytical presentation may still favor the original Odyssey 1.

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Tuning: A+ Tech: A Bass: A Mids: A Treble: A- Dynamics: A Soundstage: A Details: A Imaging: A

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+3BA

7.4

7.9

8.2

A-

$236

Myer Audio CLKVX D62

Jays Audio: Very good all-rounder set with great dynamics on top. Stage is wide with great technical performance. Vocals pop out just enough, bass is tactile with good slam, overall a solid set if you want a...
Gizaudio Axel: Gizaudio Axel rated Myer Audio CLKVX D62 with a score of 5.5/10 without adding a comment.
Jaytiss: Great details, fun vocals, it's just great.
Z-Reviews: Z-Reviews rated Myer Audio CLKVX D62 with a score of 7.2/10 without adding a comment.
Head-Fi.org: 7 community members have rated the Myer Audio CLKVX D62 at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
Kois Archive: Rating: A- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8 decent balanced set nothing exceedingly good
Audio-In Reviews: Neutral bright, mid centric IEM with natural forward vocals, clean refined bass and good clarity and dynamics. Best for vocal lovers who can accept polite bass levels and average staging and imaging... Natural vocal forward tuning with strong clarity, refined clean bass and good dynamics for vocal focused listening. Relaxed bass quantity, bright tilt and only average stage and imaging make it less competitive than several strong alternatives at this price.

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Tuning: B+ Tech: B+ Bass: A- Mids: B+ Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: B+ Details: A- Imaging: B+

n/a 2DD+6BA

7

6.8

A-

$240

Dunu Falcon Ultra

Gizaudio Axel: Gizaudio Axel rated Dunu Falcon Ultra with a score of 6.5/10 without adding a comment.
Jaytiss: Bassy boy that lacks air and detail.
Tim Tuned: Tim Tuned rated Dunu Falcon Ultra with a score of 6.0/10 without adding a comment.
Super* Review: Super* Review rated Dunu Falcon Ultra with a score of 8.0/10 without adding a comment.
Nymz: A better tuned FP, with less mid-bass bloat, but still warm. Good at what it does, especially the bass dynamics, but not an all-rounder.
Z-Reviews: Z-Reviews rated Dunu Falcon Ultra with a score of 7.2/10 without adding a comment.
Audionotions: Like Kato but better. Accessory kit is top tier, build top notch, cable is excellent, included tips are plentiful. Bass is punchy with great texture, good clarity, smooth vocals, treble is nice but...
Head-Fi.org: 19 community members have rated the DUNU Falcon Ultra at an average of 4.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
ATechReviews: Warm, mid-bass-focused single dynamic with lush, natural vocals, strong detail and an outstanding accessory pack when used with the blue nozzle. Average soundstage and the brass nozzle tuning can... Rich, natural tonality with powerful yet detailed bass, lush vocals, great comfort and a generous, high-quality accessory pack. Mid-bass warmth can feel heavy, soundstage remains intimate, and the brass nozzle option pushes vocals back and makes the overall signature too dark for some listeners.

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Tuning: B Tech: B Bass: A Mids: B+ Treble: B Dynamics: A Soundstage: A- Details: B+ Imaging: B

V-Shaped 1DD

7.1

6.3

B+

$220

Dunu Falcon Pro

Crin: Crin rated Dunu Falcon Pro with a score of 5.0/10 without adding a comment.
Precogvision: Notes sound grand and dynamics are good, but clarity could use work.
Super* Review: Super* Review rated Dunu Falcon Pro with a score of 8.0/10 without adding a comment.
Fresh Reviews: Fresh Reviews rated Dunu Falcon Pro with a score of 5.5/10 without adding a comment.
Head-Fi.org: 19 community members have rated the DUNU FALCON PRO at an average of 4.1/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: B Dynamics: B Details: C- Imaging: B

Warm 1DD

6.5

5.3

B

$210

Thieaudio Elixir

Crin: Crin rated Thieaudio Elixir with a score of 4.5/10 without adding a comment.
Precogvision: Solid detail pickup and clean, snappy transients with a hint of Focal-inspired treble.
Tim Tuned: Safe tuning, relatively balanced lacking treble
Super* Review: Super* Review rated Thieaudio Elixir with a score of 8.0/10 without adding a comment.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Not the typical chifi sound. Warm, smooth tuning. Balanced sounding and one of, if not, the most natural reproduction of instrumentals at this price Slower bass decay may not gel well with the fastest of tracks, treble on tame side
Audionotions: Great natural tuning. Great dynamics and transients. Very enjoyable listen. Not much else to be said, I like this a lot!

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Tuning: B- Tech: B- Bass: B+ Mids: B+ Treble: B- Dynamics: B Soundstage: B Details: B Imaging: B-

Neutral 1DD

6.2

5.6

B-

$200

Hidizs2 Turris

Super* Review: Dark, muffled treble and thuddy bass yield a warm, muddy presentation. Lacks incisiveness and clarity.
Head-Fi.org: 30 community members have rated the HIDIZS2 TURRIS at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
Kois Archive: Rating: B+ | Value: ⭐ | Comfort: 9 fun dd bass either shouty or veiled vocals.

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Tuning: A Tech: A+

n/a 1DD

5.9

7.9

B-

$200

SeeAudio Yume 2

Tim Tuned: Great semi v-shape tuning Slightly thin
Yifang: Yifang rated SeeAudio Yume 2 with a score of 6.5/10 without adding a comment.

Tuning: B+ Tech: B+ Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-

n/a n/a

5.9

6.7

B-

$200

ikko OH1S

Crin: Crin rated ikko OH1S with a score of 5.0/10 without adding a comment.
Head-Fi.org: 12 community members have rated the Ikko OH1S at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

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Tuning: C+ Tech: B-

Neutral 1DD+1BA

5.9

5.4

B

$219

Penon Vortex

Jaytiss: It's not bad if you want a bass light presentation, but not for me.
Head-Fi.org: 8 community members have rated the Penon Vortex at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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Tuning: C- Tech: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B

n/a n/a

6.3

4.8

A-

$249

Juzear Dragonfly 81T

Gizaudio Axel: Great bass quality, forward vocals with clarity, excellent detail, airy treble. Bright treble.
Z-Reviews: Juzear’s Dragonfly 81T comes in around $250 with a classy wood faceplate—very “’70s dashboard”—and a comfortable, thinner shell than many hybrids. The stock cable is legit with ...
Head-Fi.org: 13 community members have rated the JUZEAR Dragonfly 81T at an average of 4.1/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
Audio-In Reviews: Bright leaning technical set with stellar bass quality, staging and imaging, but a bit energetic up top and less relaxed than the Butterfly 61T or Performer 5 Plus 2. Outstanding technical performance with excellent bass texture, imaging and a wide open soundstage for the price. Upper mids and treble can sound somewhat bright and fatiguing, with bass quantity and warmth behind Butterfly 61T, Performer 5 Plus 2 and other warmer sets.

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Tuning: B+ Tech: A Bass: A+ Mids: A Treble: A- Soundstage: A+ Details: S- Imaging: S-

n/a 1DD+8BA

7.1

7.4

B-

$200

DUNU VERNUS

Nymz: FP Limited Edition (100 units). I prefer the reference nozzle at this moment. Atmospheric immersion is more relaxed and goes along with my preferences, but loses some of that detail and precision....
Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the DUNU VERNUS at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Tuning: C Tech: C Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C- Details: C+ Imaging: C+

n/a 1DD

5.7

4.7

B-

$200

SeeAudio Yume Midnight

Gizaudio Axel: Gizaudio Axel rated SeeAudio Yume Midnight with a score of 5.5/10 without adding a comment.
Tim Tuned: Pros: Great tonal balance. Cons: Bass can be mushy.
Super* Review: Super* Review rated SeeAudio Yume Midnight with a score of 6.0/10 without adding a comment.

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Tuning: B- Tech: B Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-

V-Shaped 1DD+2BA

5.7

6.1

B-

$200

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

Crin: More lower mids than your average Harman-tuned IEM, but works in its favour by being more pleasant.
Precogvision: A warmer interpretation of the Harman curve and pretty horrible imaging.

+ 1 more reviews

Tuning: B+ Tech: C Bass: B Mids: C+ Treble: B Dynamics: D Details: C+ Imaging: E+

Warm 2DD

5.7

5.3

7

A-

Letshuoer Cadenza 4

Jays Audio: Slightly bright, clean sound, very airy, sweet vocals. Great separation and resolution. Reminds me of the OG Orcales. Follows Harman 2019 but with more air. Needs more low-end, not an all-rounder....
Jaytiss: It's like a better Hexa, it's not bad, but feels lean.
Precogvision: Well-balanced overall, just doesn't really have a hook to it and perhaps a tad lean sounding.
Shuwa-T: Weakest point is the slightly thin midbass to lower midrange, makes up for it in the midrange clarity and treble smoothness
Audionotions: Bright Neutral. Slightly thinness and brittleness. Bass lacks authority. It's a bit fluffly sounding with a softer attack. There is a noticeable lack of mid/upper bass which shifts the tonal balance...
Head-Fi.org: 30 community members have rated the LETSHUOER Cadenza 4 at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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Tuning: A- Tech: B+ Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: B+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A- Details: A- Imaging: A-

n/a 4BA

7.1

6.9

B+

$229

Apevoix Grit

Jays Audio: A better tuned Anvil, but BCD doesn't do much, bassy all-rounder sound
Fresh Reviews: Fresh Reviews rated Apevoix Grit with a score of 7.0/10 without adding a comment.
Z-Reviews: Z-Reviews rated Apevoix Grit with a score of 7.5/10 without adding a comment.
Head-Fi.org: 10 community members have rated the Apevoix Grit at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.
Audio Amigo: Bassy, yet vocal forward tuning with subdued treble. Bone Conduction is more subtle, while still having the tonal affectation and buzzy, springy sounds of other, cheaper BC IEMs. Accessories are...
Paul Wasabii: Vocal-focused tribrid with polite treble and a subtle bone-conduction effect; enjoyable tuning but not the most technical around $200. Keep volume moderate to retain natural timbre. Well-judged vocal-centric tuning with restrained treble and fast, tidy bass. Average technicalities and stage projection; bone conduction effect is subtle and can sound less natural at higher volumes.
Joyce's Review: Energetic bone-conduction hybrid with warm, textured mids, wide stage and lush vocals, but average sub-bass extension, slow bass decay and bulky shells make it less clean and comfortable than some... Lush warm mids and vocals, impactful bass with wide bone-conduction soundstage and non-fatiguing treble for an enjoyable, immersive listen at around $229. Sub-bass extension and treble air are limited, bass decay can smear complex tracks and the chunky shells may cause fit and comfort issues for smaller ears.

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Tuning: A- Tech: B+ Bass: B+ Mids: A- Treble: B+ Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: B+ Details: B+ Imaging: B+

V-Shaped 1DD+4BA+1BC

6.5

7.5

A-

Binary Dynaquattro

Jays Audio: Natural vocals, good treble extension, bass is tight and more resolving vs 61t and Davinci. Overall very well balanced and clean. There are some small peaks at 8-10k and 15-20K which can be an issue...
Gizaudio Axel: Shines when driven properly. Excellent bass, vocal-forward tuning, and natural timbre. Hard to drive, could use more treble extension.
Jaytiss: It has great tuning, but lack serverly in some areas. Very fun.
Z-Reviews: Binary Dynaquattro comes out swinging with a wild driver setup: three active dynamic drivers of different sizes plus a passive radiator . The result is bass that doesn’t just thump—it quakes...
Paul Wasabii: Binary Dynaquattro is a basshead-leaning, timbre-focused 3DD set with smooth treble and forward mids, but its boomy low end blurs technicalities and creates a congested, in-head stage. Smooth, non-fatiguing treble with forward mids and cohesive three-dynamic-driver timbre that suits bass-focused genres like rap and R&B. Very boomy bass that blurs details, masks the treble, and creates a cramped, in-head stage that struggles with genres needing balance or strong technical performance.
ATechReviews: Binary Acoustics DynaQuattro delivers a vocal forward, sub bass boosted tuning with excellent technical performance that competes with the best sub 300 dollar IEMs. Its main drawbacks are slightly... Visceral but controlled bass, forward natural vocals and strong detail and imaging that rival significantly more expensive IEMs. Slightly limited upper treble air, only average isolation and a need for a more powerful source to fully unlock dynamics and soundstage.
Audio-In Reviews: Neutral warm tuning with excellent sub bass, smooth treble and above average technicalities, but slightly forward upper mids and relaxed treble detail keep it just behind the very best at this price. Strong sub bass with great impact, modular cable and protective case, comfortable fit and above average staging and imaging make this a very compelling all rounder in the 200 to 300 dollar range. Upper mids can be a little forward, treble is on the smoother side with limited air and detail, and overall balance and refinement still lag slightly behind top competitors like Butterfly 61T and Da Vinci.

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Tuning: A- Tech: B+ Bass: A Mids: A- Treble: B+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: B+ Details: A- Imaging: A-

n/a 4DD

7.3

6.9

B-

$200

Sony WF-1000XM3

Crin: Proper tonality, solid technicalities yet with a consumer-friendly signature.
Super* Review: Super* Review rated Sony WF-1000XM3 with a score of 6.0/10 without adding a comment.

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Tuning: B+ Tech: B-

V-Shaped n/a

5.6

5.8

A

MYER SL224

Jays Audio: Same tuning as the EPZ P50 but fancier with a little more sub-bass, and slightly more detailed in the treble but barely noticeable. This is "technically" better, but P50 would be the better value...
Gizaudio Axel: Good for vocal lovers. Not ideal if you want a strong bass boost. Natural vocals, clear mids, and smooth, detailed treble. Clean and balanced sound with a nice touch of air and sparkle. Bass is polite and reserved. Can feel a bit incohesive at times.
Jaytiss: Nice set, very clean and correctly energetic.
Web Search: The MYER SLIIVO SL224 is an eight-driver hybrid built around 2DD+2BA+4 micro-planar units with a 36 Ω impedance and 108 dB sensitivity, positioned at an MSRP around $269.99 (often on sale near...
Kois Archive: Rating: S- | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8 excellent mid treble focused set can be shouty to some
Audio-In Reviews: Vocal-focused set with strong treble detail, imaging and excellent build, but a leaner low end and thinner note weight make it less universally appealing than some similarly priced competitors. Natural, forward vocals with excellent treble detail, strong imaging and a very comfortable, well-built shell plus a high-quality modular cable. Sub-bass focused tuning with lean mid-bass and low mids can sound thin and lacks warmth compared to several cheaper and similarly priced alternatives.

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Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A Mids: A- Treble: A Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A Details: A+ Imaging: A+

Neutral 2DD+2BA+4Micro-Planar

7.5

7.6

B

$220

SeeAudio Yume Ultra

Precogvision: Improved bass and treble extension over original Yume but still sounds very boring and compressed.
Tim Tuned: Clean and spacious A bit intense in vocal presence
Z-Reviews: Z-Reviews rated SeeAudio Yume Ultra with a score of 8.5/10 without adding a comment.
Audionotions: Most technical Yume at the cost of tonality. Crisper and more punchy than Midnight but tonally flawed.

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Tuning: C+ Tech: A- Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: A+

n/a n/a

6.1

6.4

B+

$269

Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite

on Aliexpress

Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite

Gizaudio Axel: Smooth tuning, clean mid-range, open sound. Unvented design, BA bass, could use more sub-bass, safe tuning.
Jaytiss: It's just too safe, needs more something.
Precogvision: Safe neutral warm tuning lacking the excitement to take it to the next level. Typical BA bass and weightless transients.
Super* Review: Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite delivers an all-BA, 8-driver package at $250 with a build and fit that feel pricier: smooth resin shells, stable ergonomics, and an unvented seal that isolates strongly...
Fresh Reviews: Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite presents as an 8-BA set with a striking blue–silver faceplate and translucent shell, delivering a clean, balanced take that favors clarity over rumble. Sub-bass has...
Shuwa-T: Shuwa-T rated Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite with a score of 6.4/10 without adding a comment.
Nymz: Relaxed tuning with great midrange, but lacking quality in bass department. Separation and layering are extremely nice.
Z-Reviews: Eight balanced armatures , $250 , and a tuning that feels shockingly sorted. Orchestra Lite hits with crisp imaging and laser-etched localization that makes live sets—think Alice in Chains...
Audionotions: Great tonality - very pleasant, slightly warm tonality, smooth and relaxed character, solid technical performance, and fantastic build quality. Imaging and separation quite good for the price as is...
Head-Fi.org: 17 community members have rated the Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite at an average of 4.1/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
Yifang: Yifang rated Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite with a score of 6.5/10 without adding a comment.
Joyce's Review: Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite delivers natural, balanced tuning with strong but controlled mid bass, intimate vocals and smooth, crisp treble, making it the most refined all rounder among Kiwi Ears multi... Natural and balanced tuning with rich vocals, airy treble extension and a comfortable, atmospheric presentation. Mid bass emphasis slightly softens slam and can blur separation compared to cleaner, faster sets.

+ 11 more reviews

Tuning: B Tech: B Bass: B Mids: B+ Treble: B Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: B+ Details: B+ Imaging: B+

Neutral 8BA

6.9

6.6

A

ZiiGaat Crescent

Jays Audio: Slightly warm, full, and sparkly/crispy treble. A warmer TOP PRO with a step down in technical performance. Treble can get much on kpop/jpop/energetic tracks. Mid-volume set, doesn't scale as well as...
Gizaudio Axel: Lively V-shape sound signature. Clean and controlled bass. Clear, forward vocals. Airy treble with good separation. Upper treble can be too much for some.
Jaytiss: Smoothe and clean set, one of the better Ziggatts.
Tim Tuned: ZiiGaat Crescent arrives as a 2DD + 2BA hybrid with a noticeably nicer presentation: a flip-open box, a stylish faceplate (white “mountain” with a small crimson star), and a much-needed... Kind of an Odyssey but spicer. Treble is surprisingly not grating Treble is a lot and takes priority over mid & bass
Web Search: The ZiiGaat Crescent combines a dual dynamic driver setup—using PET and LCP diaphragms in an isobaric configuration—with Knowles balanced armatures for mids and treble. This hybrid approach...
Z-Reviews: ZiiGaat's Crescent IEMs deliver a strikingly unique and luscious sound signature that stands out sharply from the crowd, especially within ZiiGaat's own lineup of similarly priced models...
Bad Guy Good Audio: Tuning first : Crescent comes across as a “baby Top Pro” —the frequency response mirrors the ZiiGaat Zens Top Pro with a subtle lift through the lower mids (~ 300–500 Hz ) and a tucked...
Audionotions: Warm but balanced. Bass is rich and fun - not incredibly controlled and punchy but it has satisfying weight that adds a nice richness to the mids. A bit shouty occasionally and the treble can...
Head-Fi.org: 22 community members have rated the ZiiGaat Crescent at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
Kois Archive: Rating: S- | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8 fun bass. airy female vocals. slightly bright
Paul Wasabii: A relaxed, lower-tilted take on Odyssey that emphasizes bass texture and warmer mids with a vintage vibe. Intimate stage and slower bass keep it from being an all-rounder. Relaxed, warmer tuning with tasteful bass texture and hybrid clarity. Intimate stage and lingering, slower bass reduce excitement for fast, energetic genres.

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Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A- Details: B+ Imaging: B+

Neutral with Bass Boost 2DD+2BA

7.7

7.5

7.4

B+

$240

Raptgo Hook-X

Jaytiss: Cool concept. I love the presentation and the sound, just not the price.
Precogvision: Sounds similar to the Timeless with a smoother sound, less detail, and better imaging (seems less congested).
Tim Tuned: Pleasing warm tuning can be too relaxed
Super* Review: Super* Review rated Raptgo Hook-X with a score of 8.0/10 without adding a comment.
Fresh Reviews: Fresh Reviews rated Raptgo Hook-X with a score of 6.0/10 without adding a comment.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Interesting take on open backed planar iem, currently leading the charge for planar iems < $500. Well tuned, with very respectable technicalities to back up. More technicalities focused. Some sound leakage from open-backed design, but not much. Somewhat fuzzy midrange.
Nymz: A more analog but less resolving than S12/Timeless, yet better tuned. Stage is fine thanks to the semi-open design and better than its competition.
Z-Reviews: Z-Reviews rated Raptgo Hook-X with a score of 6.0/10 without adding a comment.
Head-Fi.org: 9 community members have rated the Raptgo Hook-X at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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Tuning: B- Tech: B- Bass: B Mids: B- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C Soundstage: B+ Details: B Imaging: B

V-Shaped n/a

6.6

5.7

A-

Kiwi Ears Septet

Jays Audio: Bright-leaning with slight warmness - has an unique sparkly/lush, airy, and spacious sound. Great tech for the price, treble is not overly harsh or peaky (at mid volume), pretty smooth with the extra...
Jaytiss: A unique open back iem.
Web Search: The Kiwi Ears Septet delivers a neutral-bright sound signature characterized by clear vocals and a notably forward treble that enhances detail retrieval, particularly in female vocals and acoustic...
Head-Fi.org: 31 community members have rated the Kiwi Ears Septet at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
Audio Amigo: A very unique tuning with very clean bass and mids and a subdued, understated vocal presentation. Low and mid treble is boosted quite a bit. Can be Fatiguing. A True open-backed IEM that leaks sound...
Paul Wasabii: Lively V-shaped hybrid with big stage and strong resolution once properly powered, clearly more engaging than Astral or Quintet. Demands serious volume and a capable dongle/amp, and the semi-open... Engaging V-shaped tuning with wide stage and extended treble that shines for pop/EDM. Extremely hard to drive; semi-open venting softens sub-bass density and reduces isolation.
ATechReviews: Kiwi Ears Septet is a bright neutral, detail focused open back IEM with excellent stage and technical performance, but a boosted mid treble and moderate mid bass mean it suits listeners who enjoy a... Outstanding technical performance with huge open soundstage, clean sub bass focused tuning, excellent detail separation and comfort, plus a compact metal shell and high quality modular cable. Bright mid treble can be fatiguing for treble sensitive listeners, bass quantity and mid bass weight are limited, and the open back design leaks sound and isolates less than typical closed IEMs.

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Tuning: A- Tech: A Bass: A Mids: B+ Treble: B+ Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: A Details: A+ Imaging: S-

Neutral 1DD+4BA+1Planar+1PZT

7.3

7.5

C+

$200

ORIVETI OD200

Jaytiss: Just ok, not a huge fan but I can see how others might like it.
Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Oriveti OD200 at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Tuning: C Tech: E+ Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: D Soundstage: B

n/a n/a

5.4

2.8

B

$230

Fearless Shangri-la

Crin: Crin rated Fearless Shangri-la with a score of 5.0/10 without adding a comment.
Z-Reviews: Z-Reviews rated Fearless Shangri-la with a score of 8.0/10 without adding a comment.

Tuning: B+ Tech: C

V-Shaped 1DD+4BA

6.2

5.1

A

Tanchjim Origin

Jays Audio: Just buy Fission. A cleaner/less warm LM, smoother EA1000 (fermats a little more resolving), very balanced, clean, and neutral sound. Very tough competition.
Gizaudio Axel: Smooth, detailed, and vocal-centric sound. Cohesive, vocal-focused tuning with dynamic bass, smooth extended treble, and excellent detail. Could use more sub-bass.
Jaytiss: Great Clarity, exceedingly tip sensitive.
Precogvision: Japanese flavor of tuning (mid-bass and upper-mid focus) finally done justice. Strong technical chops and slightly forward.
Tim Tuned: Beautiful timbre and treble Bass can use a bit more...volume
Shuwa-T: One of the more balanced sounding Tanchjim iems, vocal centric Quantity in the bass region, more noticeably the subbass
Z-Reviews: Tanchjim Origin shows up with grown-up design , a slick logo, and a surprisingly nice stock cable—though it’s only 3.5 mm . Under the hood: a single dynamic driver and interchangeable...
Audionotions: Yes, it's expensive for a single DD imaging and separation is top tier with very good layering - frankly, I haven't heard many sets near this price that have done the same. There is a bit of subbass...
Head-Fi.org: 18 community members have rated the Tanchjim Origin at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
Kois Archive: Rating: A | Value: ⭐⭐ | Comfort: 8 good vocals and treble bass could be more fun
Paul Wasabii: Neutral-bright take on Oxygen with elevated upper mids and air that thin out vocals and add fatigue. Capable driver, but the imbalance undermines the bass arc. Capable single dynamic driver with clean bass arc and fast, clear transients. Excessive 3–5 kHz and upper-treble energy makes vocals thin, increases fatigue and collapses stage.
ATechReviews: Tanchjim Origin combines a neutral, highly detailed and non fatiguing tuning with excellent bass, mids and treble that outperform well known sets like Blessing 2 and Oxygen. A strong new reference... Neutral yet engaging tuning with clean impactful bass, rich vocals, smooth but highly detailed treble and excellent imaging plus high quality accessories. Soundstage is only average and the larger nozzles together with the single included 3.5 mm cable option may not suit every listener.
Audio-In Reviews: Highly technical and natural sounding single dynamic driver IEM with a neutral, slightly mid forward tuning that competes strongly under 300 USD. Some listeners may still prefer cheaper competitors... Class leading technical performance under 300 USD with a natural, balanced tuning and strong micro detail for a single dynamic driver. Price sits at the higher end of its bracket and the slightly forward mids, intimate stage and bass speed may not satisfy those who prefer warmer, more spacious or faster sounding sets.
Joyce's Review: Tanchjim Origin delivers a warm neutral, vocal focused tuning with wide stage, clean separation and smooth treble, but it is power hungry and the stainless steel shells can feel heavy over longer... Warm neutral, vocal focused tuning with smooth treble, wide soundstage, clean separation and respectable detail for the price. Heavy stainless steel shells, higher power requirement and slightly relaxed dynamics limit comfort and impact from weaker sources.

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Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: A Soundstage: A- Details: A Imaging: A

n/a 1DD

7.5

7.6

A-

$279.99

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force

Gizaudio Axel: Mid-forward, neutral-bass sound signature. Not very versatile across genres. Clean mids and forward vocals. Light bass impact, upper mids can get intense, and average detail.
Jaytiss: The open back nature of this iem is compelling!
Web Search: The TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force employs a dual dynamic driver configuration, pairing a 10mm titanium-coated bass driver with an 8.2mm beryllium-coated mid-high driver. This setup, managed through...
Z-Reviews: The TANCHJIM Force goes for a “vented open-back ” vibe—don’t expect true openness, but those rear vents give the presentation extra air and size. Inside are dual dynamics: a 10 mm ...
Paul Wasabii: Clear, hybrid-like upper range and space, but the analog tuning is lean and the DSP presets reduce clarity. At $280 the package lacks a single polished default. Unique dual-DD execution with extended treble clarity, spacious presentation, and a quality modular Effect Audio cable with DSP. Tuning is polarizing with lean analog and bass-heavy DSP presets, and the $280 price feels steep for the level of polish.
Audio-In Reviews: Bright neutral tuning with strong vocal clarity and good technical performance, but bass quantity is light and upper mids are more forward than many listeners may prefer. DSP and EQ support plus the... Clean, vocal focused tuning with airy, detailed treble, a premium modular Effect Audio cable and DSP or EQ support that make the package flexible. Bass and note weight are on the lean side, upper mids can feel too forward, and there are several rival sets at or below this price that sound more balanced without EQ.
Joyce's Review: TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force delivers a wide, open soundstage with warm, textured bass and intimate vocals that feel almost headphone-like. Minor treble dryness and reverb-heavy mids keep it from... Massive open-back soundstage with rich, textured bass, intimate vocals and an easy to drive DSP cable that works great straight from a phone. Reverb heavy mids, slightly dry treble timbre and more relaxed detail in the upper mids and lower treble may not satisfy listeners who want maximum clarity and bite.

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Tuning: A- Tech: A Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: A+ Details: A Imaging: A

Neutral with Bass Boost 2DD

7.4

7.3

A-

Ziigaat Doscinco

Jays Audio: Benchmark bass set before the UP. Low-end is impactful, rumbly, heavy, and slams hard with reverb detail. Ideal for hiphop/rap/r&b/rock. Separation & resolution not the best around its price, but...
Jaytiss: This is a mini Monarch MK 3, U shaped.
Tim Tuned: Tim Tuned rated Ziigaat Doscinco with a score of 6.5/10 without adding a comment.
Fresh Reviews: Can border B-
Head-Fi.org: 5 community members have rated the ZIIGAAT Doscinco at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.
Audio Amigo: Super well executed V-Shaped IEM. Wonderful thick bass, good vocals, enough treble sparkle to balance things out. Lots of fun without sacrificing too much detail or tonality. Accessories are a...

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Tuning: B+ Tech: B Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: B+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-

Warm n/a

7.1

6.7

A-

SIVGA Nightingale

Jays Audio: LESS-TREBLE UNIT. VERY GENRE SPECIFIC. Listen at HIGH VOLUME with slower tracks (slow rock, ballads, indie, jazz, blues, acoustics, instrumentals etc). TOTL stage (airy+reverb), layering, treble...
Z-Reviews: SIVGA Nightingale takes the planar recipe and makes it weird in the best way. Priced around $279 , it hits with a warm, woody tonality and a soft, velvet-like “ veil ” that doesn’t dull...

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Tuning: A Tech: A+

n/a n/a

7.3

7.9

B

$230

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro

Jays Audio: Very well tuned with slight v-shape. Bass is detailed with good texture and treble has good extension. Soundstage is average and lacks width; less open and expansive than AirPods Pro 2s. Imaging and...
Crin: A less shouty interpretation of Harman with the same controlled yet impactful bass response.
Super* Review: Super* Review rated Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro with a score of 6.0/10 without adding a comment.
Audionotions: Very well-tuned frow lows to highs. Harman-ish but deviates from Harman in a good way. Very good textured bass, clear mids, and airy treble. It differs from Harman in the slightly toned-down upper...

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Tuning: A Tech: B

U-Shaped 2DD

6

6.6

7

C+

$200

SeeAudio x Crinacle Midnight

Jays Audio: Great vocals and mids. Sub-bass boost and smooth treble. Overall great tuning but lacking in upper frequency details and imaging/seperation. Average soundstage.
Precogvision: Impressive treble extension and tonality, but generally sounds compressed on both ends of the spectrum.

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Tuning: B Tech: B- Bass: C- Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: C- Details: C+ Imaging: C+

n/a 1DD+2BA

5.2

5.8

B+

$250

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3

Crin: A much-needed improvement over its predecessors, but still comes with suppressed upper harmonics.
Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

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Tuning: B- Tech: C+

Warm n/a

6.5

5.2

A

Kiwi Ears Astral

Jays Audio: Great all-rounder. Slighty airy with good sub-bass extenion. Balanced but still fun. A cleaner, airier, and less sharp/sparkly version of the Meta/Crescent - vocals pop out more. Tip rec Sancai...
Gizaudio Axel: Great all-rounder with a bright, airy top end. Deep, textured sub-bass, clean and forward mids, airy treble, and great detail. Upper treble can be a bit much, and the bass tuck isn’t for everyone.
Jaytiss: Tonality is fantastic.
Precogvision: New meta style tuning that's a little more forward than the KE4. More depth to sound but also more fatiguing.
Tim Tuned: The Kiwi Ears Astral arrives in a package typical for the brand, featuring a resin shell and a metal nozzle . While the design isn't groundbreaking, the build feels sturdy. The included cable is... Clean, techinical v-shape signature with great midrange upper treble too much
Web Search: The Kiwi Ears Astral is a mid-priced hybrid with 1DD+6BA and an MSRP around $299, positioning it in the competitive $250–$350 class. Official specs list a 10 mm bioceramic dynamic driver, 23 Ω...
Fresh Reviews: The Kiwi Ears Astral, priced at $299 , combines one dynamic driver and six balanced armatures in an exceptionally ergonomic and lightweight 3D printed resin chassis. Comfort is phenomenal,...
Z-Reviews: Priced at $300, the Kiwi Ears Astral stands as the brand's most expensive IEM , featuring a 10mm dynamic driver and six balanced armatures . The build is notably large and deep , with a design...
Audionotions: "Meta" tuned with subbass and air boost. Neutral/balanced with a bit of fun factor added back in. Phenomenally tuned mids. Bass can be a smidge too much on certain tracks for me but it's generally...
Head-Fi.org: 29 community members have rated the Kiwi Ears Astral at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
Audio Amigo: A less bassy, more vocal forward take on the Meta tuning with more airiness. Like a Baby Dusk, or a DaVinvi with less bass and more toned down treble. Modular cable is a nice upgrade, case is still...
Paul Wasabii: Sub-bass-tilted U-shape with clean, speedy low end but thinner mids and a forward upper-mid rise that is volume-sensitive. Resolving for the price, though stage depth and overall balance improve with... Clean, fast sub-bass with good resolving ability at low to moderate volumes. Thin mids from early upper-mid rise, small volume sweet spot and modest stage depth without EQ.

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Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A Mids: A Treble: A- Dynamics: A Soundstage: A Details: A Imaging: A+

U-Shaped 1DD+6BA

7.7

8.5

8.3

B

$249

SymphonyEars Hexad

Jaytiss: It's a nice sound, worth the price to support local talent.
Paul Wasabii: Warm, cohesive hybrid with a fun bass shelf and relaxed treble, avoiding BA timbre. Upper-treble roll-off narrows stage and caps resolution. Cohesive, warm hybrid tuning with strong bass shelf, smooth mids and minimal BA timbre. Pulled-back upper treble reduces air, stage width and perceived resolution.

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Tuning: B+ Tech: B Bass: S- Mids: B Treble: B- Dynamics: B Soundstage: B Details: B+ Imaging: A-

n/a 2DD+4BA

6.4

6.2

A

$299.99

Dunu x Gizaudio Davinci

on HiFiGO

Dunu x Gizaudio Davinci

Jays Audio: Warm leaning with thick, thumpy mid-bass that hits pretty deep and hard. Decent vocal and treble extension, although female vocals are warmer and huskier. Good for hiphop, rap, r&b, but low-end isn't...
Gizaudio Axel: Bass-boosted meta tuning with excellent detail and a grand sound. Bass may be too much for some.
Jaytiss: Bass kind of pops off in the worst way possible.
Precogvision: Satisfying sub-bass thump with good tuning fundamentals moving upwards.
Super* Review: A little bit too bassy. imaging is impressive. If you are looking for a bassy set with great imaging, this is a good option.
Smirk Audio: Smirk Audio rated Dunu x Gizaudio Davinci with a score of 7.5/10 without adding a comment.
Fresh Reviews: Build & unboxing deliver the full Dunu experience: a high-quality interchangeable cable (2-pin with swappable terminations, plus a 6.35 mm adapter), multiple tip sets including Dunu Candy/S&S , and...
Shuwa-T: The warmest of the triple threat, with more tamed treble than the Pilgrim
Z-Reviews: Dunu x Gizaudio Davinci shows up dressed to impress: a five-leaf maplewood faceplate that’s prettier in person than the promo shots, a deep-set 2-pin socket, and DUNU’s slick Q-Lock Mini ...
Audionotions: close but no cigar. Sounded great for most genres but bass guitars and kick drums and instruments/vocals that lie the in mid-bass/lower-mids range sound too recessed. Noteweight leans thin and...
Head-Fi.org: 28 community members have rated the DUNU x Gizaudio DaVinci at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
Yifang: Yifang rated Dunu x Gizaudio Davinci with a score of 7.5/10 without adding a comment.
Kois Archive: Rating: A | Value: ⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8 decent vocal and treble bass can be a little strong
Paul Wasabii: DaVinci is a bass-forward, warm U-shaped hybrid that can sound very engaging but is held back by soft, slow bass and an occasionally edgy upper treble balance. Strong subbass presence with a warm, engaging U-shaped tuning that can be refined with careful source matching and EQ tweaks. Slow, soft bass and intermittently edgy upper treble make the set very source and volume dependent and keep it from sounding truly high end.
ATechReviews: DUNU DaVinci delivers huge tactile bass, natural mids and smooth extended treble, setting a new benchmark around 300 dollars with very strong value. Massive yet controlled bass with strong tactility, natural warm mids, smooth airy treble and excellent technical performance for the price. Elevated mid bass can pull focus from vocals at times, and overall resolution and stage still trail more expensive SA6 MKII and Ultra models.
Audio-In Reviews: Da Vinci offers a warm balanced tuning with extremely satisfying dynamic bass, natural mids and smooth treble, plus a premium build and accessory pack at its price. A very strong recommendation... Rich yet balanced tuning with natural vocals, extremely satisfying dynamic bass and strong technical performance that rivals more expensive sets. Bass level is a little elevated and not as fast or textured as some balanced armature competitors, which may not suit listeners who prefer a leaner and quicker low end.

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Tuning: A Tech: A- Bass: A Mids: A Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A- Details: A Imaging: A

Neutral with Bass Boost 2DD+4BA

7.7

7

B+

Ziigaat Cincotres

Jays Audio: Great bass texture, vocals, treble, solid all-rounder. Similar to Variations but with a smaller/delayed scoop, more mid-bass, but not as much treble/air. A fun bassy sound but still well-balanced....
Jaytiss: This is a mini Monarch MK , V baby.
Tim Tuned: Tim Tuned rated Ziigaat Cincotres with a score of 6.5/10 without adding a comment.
Fresh Reviews: Can border B-
Shuwa-T: Very musical presentation with less aggressive vocals, treble is surprisingly good for such a relaxed tuning Separation and less of a clear definition between the lower midrange and bass region
Head-Fi.org: 3 community members have rated the ZIIGAAT Cincotres at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
Audio Amigo: A bassier, more fun take on a harman-ish signature. Lean, clean lower mids and sparkly treble make for a clean, lean sound with sub-woofer style bass. Acessories are a dissapointment.

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Tuning: B+ Tech: B+ Bass: A Mids: B+ Treble: B+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: B+ Details: B+ Imaging: A-

Warm 2DD+3BA

6.9

7

B

$250

JVC x Drop FDX1

Crin: Highly technical sound with a clean, well-tuned neutral signature.
Precogvision: Good tonal balance and technicalities, but decay is truncated which results in etched timbre. Dynamics are also dull.
Super* Review: Super* Review rated JVC x Drop FDX1 with a score of 8.5/10 without adding a comment.
Nymz: Metalic timbre with fast decay. A little more enphasis around 4.5k than I would like, but overall pleasent tuning. Very technical, just lacking some dynamics and treble refinement.

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Tuning: B- Tech: B- Bass: C Mids: C+ Treble: C Dynamics: C+ Details: B- Imaging: B-

Neutral n/a

6.4

5.7

B

$235

qdc x FitEar Superior EX

Precogvision: Lower half of tuning sounds extremely muddy, midrange is muffled, and treble lacks extension past 10kHz. Nothing superior about this.
Smirk Audio: Smirk Audio rated qdc x FitEar Superior EX with a score of 6.9/10 without adding a comment.
Shuwa-T: Shuwa-T rated qdc x FitEar Superior EX with a score of 4.5/10 without adding a comment.
Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the qdc x FitEar Superior EX at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Bass: C+ Mids: B- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+ Details: C Imaging: C+

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD

6

5.1

C+

Muse HiFi Power

Crin: Crin rated Muse HiFi Power with a score of 4.5/10 without adding a comment.
Shuwa-T: Comment: A warmer planar that focuses on coherence rather than technical performance. Punchy midbass, more forward midrange than the other planars Lower treble dip, suffers from similar mushy transients
Head-Fi.org: 10 community members have rated the Muse Hifi Power at an average of 3.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Cautiously Favorable.

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Tuning: C- Tech: B- Bass: C+ Mids: C Treble: D Soundstage: B Details: B- Imaging: B-

Bright n/a

5.1

5.2

B

$240

Audio Lokahi

Crin: Crin rated Audio Lokahi with a score of 5.5/10 without adding a comment.
Precogvision: Airy and "raw" presentation that could use some technical refinement.
Super* Review: Super* Review rated Audio Lokahi with a score of 6.0/10 without adding a comment.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Hard to find. Balanced sounding Limited by soundstage and imaging
Nymz: Great full BA experience for the price. Good tuning but treble can get hot. BA timbre and suction are the problem here. I really liked this for the price and easy rec if you can get it for the...
Audionotions: Very energetic tuning with excellent bass. Vaguely reminiscent of Hekili but better, in my opinion. Shares the same Foster DD as Gaea - very quick and snappy and impactful.
Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Audio Lokahi at an average of 3.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Mixed to Positive.

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Tuning: B- Tech: C+ Bass: C+ Mids: B- Treble: B- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B+ Details: B- Imaging: B-

V-Shaped 7BA

6.1

5.4

A

Epz K9

Jays Audio: All-rounder with slight v-shape tonality. EW300 upgrade. Natural and sweet vocals, nice mid-bass slam, treble is nicely extended, well-balanced with a mix of smoothness and contrast, and great...
Jaytiss: A little bit too much lower trebble, but it's still a good balanced set.
Web Search: The EPZ K9 is a 9-driver hybrid (1DD+8BA) with a 3-way acoustic/electronic crossover, rated at 14 Ω and 108 dB sensitivity; it also ships with interchangeable 3.5 mm/4.4 mm plugs, making it easy to...
Fox Told Me So: EPZ K9 follows a confident W-shaped tuning that strikes a fine balance between energy and smoothness. Sub-bass reaches good depth—elastic and bouncy rather than thunderous—giving just enough...
Head-Fi.org: 5 community members have rated the EPZ K9 at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Tuning: A Tech: A- Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: B+ Dynamics: A Soundstage: A Details: A Imaging: A-

Warm 1DD+8BA

7.5

A+

Softears Volume S

Jays Audio: Amazing vocals under $500 with the stock switch/clear tips or tangzu sancai regular (no impedance boost) with amazing vocal scaling. Recommended for higher volume listening like ballads, slower...
Gizaudio Axel: A benchmark for tonality and timbre. Studio 4 with DD bass, great bass texture, tonal accuracy, forward vocals, and natural timbre. High impedance mode sounds bright.
Jaytiss: Great midrange at the price, hard to beat.
Tim Tuned: The Softears Volume S delivers a distinctly colored sound signature with significant boosts in two key areas: the bass and the upper mid-range . Its bass profile is uniquely elevated up to... Bass surprisingly addicting and tactile midrange could be more natural
Super* Review: Fantastic IEM for the price. Super sharp and standout bass physicality. Tonality is more universal than the Dusk. It's well defined but not super wide or spacious
Smirk Audio: Smirk Audio rated Softears Volume S with a score of 6.7/10 without adding a comment.
Fresh Reviews: Great allrounder
Z-Reviews: The Softears Volume S offers a dramatic transformation through its impedance switch , requiring a tiny screwdriver to toggle between low (9.8 ohm) and high (31.2 ohm) modes. The low impedance mode ...
Audionotions: Natural, rich sounding. Substantial low end that doesn't muddy up the mix and a bass shelf that isn't completely isolated to the subbass (when an IEM has a lot of subbass but no midbass, this can...
Head-Fi.org: 18 community members have rated the SOFTEARS VOLUME S at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
Audio Amigo: A wonderful sounding IEM. A more neutral version of the Meta tuning. Works with absoltuely everything and sounds great. Cable is microphonic, but comes with a great carry case and premium eartips.
Paul Wasabii: Lower-mid-centric hybrid with uncommon mid-bass emphasis and lush vocals; relaxed upper treble and smaller stage prevent it from being the $300 class leader. Thick, natural mids with convincing vocal weight and well-executed sub- and mid-bass emphasis. Relaxed upper treble narrows stage and reduces perceived resolution, and the bass can become fatiguing at higher volumes; impedance switch offers limited benefit.
Audio-In Reviews: Balanced, natural-sounding hybrid with an excellent tuning switch and standout timbre that makes vocals and instruments shine. Technical performance is solid but not class-leading, keeping it from... Outstanding timbre and natural vocals with a flexible impedance switch that provides both vocal-forward and warmer, bassier tuning options. Soundstage and overall technical performance are only average for the price and low-impedance mode introduces a slight hint of bass bleed.

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Tuning: A+ Tech: A- Bass: A Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: A- Details: B+ Imaging: A-

Neutral with Bass Boost 2DD+2BA

8

8.3

8.2

B+

$270

Tanchjim Oxygen

Gizaudio Axel: Gizaudio Axel rated Tanchjim Oxygen with a score of 6.5/10 without adding a comment.
Crin: One of the best-tuned DDs tuned somewhat to Harman. Defined and detailed.
Precogvision: A better KXXS with slightly out-of-head imaging.
Tim Tuned: Great energy for a harman signature
Super* Review: Super* Review rated Tanchjim Oxygen with a score of 8.0/10 without adding a comment.
Shuwa-T: Solid tuning, a more mature sounding Hana Forward upper midrange may not be for everyone
Nymz: Great IEM for accoustics etc, but terrible fit. Tripowin Olina is the better option for almost a third of the price.

+ 6 more reviews

Tuning: B Tech: B Bass: B- Mids: B+ Treble: B- Dynamics: B Soundstage: B+ Details: B Imaging: B

V-Shaped 1DD

6.7

6.3

A-

$254

Jays Audio x ZiiGaat Estrella

Jays Audio x ZiiGaat Estrella

Jaytiss: Great soundstage,very V shapped, to those sensitive to those regions.
Super* Review: A little bit overcooked. It is certainly not a bad IEM. It does a good job in give you a lot of bass and a lot of physicality in the bass and not compromising in separation and imaging.
Web Search: The Jays Audio x ZiiGaat Estrella delivers a thrilling V-shaped signature that prioritizes fun and engagement. Its standout feature is the commanding sub-bass, powered by dual dynamic drivers, which...
Fresh Reviews: B in Valorant, B- to C+ in Apex, C+ in COD
Shuwa-T: Solid pickup all rounder, tonality works for most genres with decent techs
Z-Reviews: Ziigaat x Jays Audio Estrella is a 2DD + 4BA hybrid that dresses up nicely—sparkly shells, thick build to house those dual 10 mm PT “coaxial” dynamics , and clean two-pin sockets. The...
Head-Fi.org: 21 community members have rated the Jays Audio x ZiiGaat Estrella at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
Audio Amigo: Probably the most detailed and technical IEM around $300. You pay for the detail with a fatiguing, sharp treble presentation. Looks and sounds great, IF you can handle it. Accessories are a straight...
Kois Archive: Rating: A+ | Value: ⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8 fun vshaped, great bass and treble mids not the best
Paul Wasabii: Estrella is a mod friendly hybrid that moves from bass heavy fun to a more balanced, expensive sounding signature once the sub bass is tamed with the micropore or tape mod. Technical performance is... Very refined hybrid technicalities with natural no shout mids and resolution that makes the set feel more expensive than its price. Stock tuning is overly sub bass heavy and even with the micropore or tape mod the upper treble can sound a bit bright and flatten the stage at higher volumes.

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Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A- Details: A Imaging: A-

V-Shaped 2DD+4BA

7.4

7.8

B-

$240

HISENIOR MEGA5P ULTRA

Jays Audio: A mini EJ07M with more forward vocals and less technical, good all-rounder, vocals can be a bit much at higher volume
Shuwa-T: Comment: Price defining (for now). Coherent with very good technicalities. Vocal forward with no shoutiness. Bass slam has impact unlike the Blessing2 Treble extension, affects some instrumental harmonics. Subbass is on the sluggish side.

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Tuning: B+ Tech: B+ Bass: B+ Mids: B Treble: B- Soundstage: B+ Details: A- Imaging: B+

n/a n/a

5.9

6.8

A-

INTUAURA Balance

Jaytiss: Magistical balance, and sense of Space. Realy easy to love.
Web Search: The INTUAURA Balance delivers a cohesive sound with well-controlled bass that avoids overwhelming the mids, while maintaining clarity in vocal reproduction. Its treble presentation is smooth and...
Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the INTUAURA Balance at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
Paul Wasabii: Well-judged balanced 1DD with controlled bass, slightly relaxed upper mids and a tasteful 5 kHz dip. Resolves better than peers in this tuning and keeps composure from low to high volume. Natural, balanced tuning with controlled bass shelf, articulate mids and resolved treble; scales well across volumes and stages openly for a single DD. Imaging sharpness trails cleaner U-shapes and absolute technical performance remains short of high-end hybrids.
Audio-In Reviews: Neutral leaning single dynamic with natural tonality and comfortable fit, but average technical performance and somewhat relaxed bass keep it from standing out among strong competitors around this... Natural balanced tuning with good timbre, small comfortable shells and punchy tactile bass quality for the price. Average technical performance, slightly congested mid bass and low mids, and several competing sets that offer better resolution and more engaging tuning at or below the same price.

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Tuning: A- Tech: A- Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: B+ Details: A- Imaging: A-

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+4BA

7.3

7.1

B+

Heartfield CU8

Jays Audio: Warmer Harman 2019 with less shouty vocals. Bassy all-rounder with decent tech. Build and plate design is very pretty... but price is a bit high and not that competitive - wait for sale unless you...
Jaytiss: It's fine, but is fine worth your purchase?
Web Search: The Heartfield CU8 delivers a neutral sound that closely follows the Harman target curve, providing a balanced and accurate listening experience suitable for both critical monitoring and musical...
Head-Fi.org: 3 community members have rated the HeartField CU8 at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.
Paul Wasabii: Polished jewelry-finish 4BA with a cleaner, pulled-back Harman-neutral tuning and crisp female vocals; clarity and speed also suit gaming. Sub-bass lift with very low mid-bass makes the bass feel... Polished jewelry build with clean, fast Harman-neutral tuning, clear female vocals and good spatial cues for gaming. Sealed 4BA may cause pressure buildup, and the sub-bass lift with very low mid-bass makes the bass soft and lean, limiting impact versus stronger rivals around $280.

+ 4 more reviews

Tuning: B+ Tech: B+ Bass: B Mids: B- Treble: B+ Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: B Details: A- Imaging: A-

U-Shaped 4BA

6.8

B

$259

TangZu Wu Zetian Legend

TangZu Wu Zetian Legend

Jays Audio: Treblehead set with lots of treble detail, great tech, but may be too spicy/overboosted for most people. Feels unnatural and fatiguing on lots of tracks unless at lower volumes. OG WU & HEYDAY are...
Crin: Crin rated TangZu Wu Zetian Legend with a score of 7.0/10 without adding a comment.
Jaytiss: Beautiful packaging, can be bright,like the sun.
Tim Tuned: Good mild v-shape tuning with little to fault Not ideal soundstage for the price
Super* Review: Super* Review rated TangZu Wu Zetian Legend with a score of 6.0/10 without adding a comment.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Can be disguised as a DD type of speed. Tuned to be balanced rather than V with more vocal emphasis, bass slams hard for a planar Mediocre soundstage and not the speediest of planar decay, overly warm
Nymz: V-shape. Great bass for a plannar. Nice imaging. Treble is still planar wonky but not terrible. Might be my favourite planar so far, but it seems to need power than competition.
Audionotions: V-signature. Not really hearing much of a planar timbre here - could have told me it was DD and I might have believed it. A bit fuzzy and recessed through the mids. Bass is boomy but not well...
Paul Wasabii: Dual planar concept in a beautiful shell, but slightly hot treble brings planar timbre and the set trails single-planar rivals in resolution and coherence. Premium shell and finish with comfortable feel, plus stronger bass presence than expected for a planar tuning. Elevated treble yields planar timbre and underwhelming resolution and coherence for the price.

+ 8 more reviews

Tuning: B Tech: B+ Bass: B Mids: B Treble: B- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B+ Details: B- Imaging: B-

Neutral 2PLA

6.3

8.5

B

7Hz Timeless AE

Tim Tuned: Slightly more balanced out Timeless Metallic timbre
Web Search: The 7Hz Timeless AE delivers a bass-forward tuning with a noticeable 2–3 dB lift in the low end compared to the original Timeless, giving tracks more rumble without feeling overblown . This...
Nymz: A sub-bass boosted Timeless that keeps the techs and has a ever-so-slightly less grany treble.

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Tuning: B Tech: B+ Bass: A- Mids: B Treble: B Details: B- Imaging: C+

Neutral with Bass Boost 1Planar

6.3

6.7

B

Juzear 81T

Jays Audio: Clean balanced sound with good punch low-end, but... Harman 2019, just get Supermix 4 or Nova.
Jaytiss: Strong V, but good drivers if you want a V signature.

+ 1 more reviews

Tuning: B Tech: B+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

n/a 1DD+8BA

6

6.5

A

Ziigaat Horizon

Jays Audio: "Meta" inspired tuning, basically a slightly more detailed Astral with smoother treble and less sub-bass. Less aggressive/in your face vs Astrals. Great details and tech for the price, bright-leaning.
Jaytiss: Treble is really nice and clean. A special set.
Precogvision: Decent tuning but too airy past 15kHz leads to some timbre weightlessness and masking detail.
Super* Review: Arguably the best in this series so far, it delivers a neutral, transparent midrange, a sub-bass tilt, strong imaging, and a surprisingly dense, engaging presentation. Caveats: a gritty upper treble...
Web Search: Ziigaat Horizon is a tribrid IEM that combines 1DD + 2BA + 2 planar drivers, positioned at an MSRP of $329; this configuration aims to split bass, mids, and treble duties across specialized...
Fresh Reviews: Ziigaat Horizon arrives as a striking tri-brid in the ~$300 bracket (1DD + 2BA + 2 planar) with a tuning that brushes close to Kiwi Ears Astral yet comes across a touch thinner and more ...
Z-Reviews: Ziigaat’s Horizon goes for a flashy tribrid recipe— 1×10 mm bio-dynamic for slam, 2×BA for mids, and dual planar treble up top—wrapped in pretty shells and “horizon” art. Street...
Audionotions: Audionotions rated Ziigaat Horizon with a score of 8.0/10 without adding a comment.
Head-Fi.org: 14 community members have rated the ZiiGaat Horizon at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
Paul Wasabii: Crisp, highly resolving tribrid with standout imaging and treble reach; stock tuning is light on mid-bass and can show some sibilance. Excellent imaging and treble extension with clean, coherent hybrid speed. Mid-bass dip reduces body and occasional sibilance around 8 kHz.
ATechReviews: ZiiGaat Horizon combines a clean, neutral leaning tuning with natural vocals, textured sub bass and airy treble, backed by strong technical performance for its price. Upper treble can be bright for... Clean, detailed tuning with natural mids, textured sub bass, airy treble and excellent technical performance for the price. Boosted upper treble can sound bright for sensitive listeners and the neutral bass quantity will not please bass heads or fans of much warmer signatures.
Joyce's Review: This review describes ZiiGaat Horizon as a balanced, vocal focused tribrid with tight sub bass, airy extended treble and excellent separation that punches above its 329 USD price, held back only... Clean balanced tuning with tight sub bass, intimate natural vocals, airy extended treble and excellent separation and layering across the whole frequency range. Packaging and accessories feel a bit basic and less luxurious than expected at this price.

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Tuning: A+ Tech: S- Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: A Soundstage: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: S-

Neutral 1DD+2BA+2Planar

7.9

8.8

A-

$300

Audio Hekili

Precogvision: Slight U-shape for a wholly fun sound.
Super* Review: Super* Review rated Audio Hekili with a score of 8.0/10 without adding a comment.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Essentially a Lokahi with too much bass. Balanced tuning Bass region blooms into midrange
Audionotions: Probably among the most overlooked IEMs I have had the pleasure of listening to. Built by hand using a very high quality 3D-printed shell with excellent QC (channel matching on these is amazing), the...
Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Audio Hekili at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

+ 4 more reviews

Tuning: B Tech: B Bass: A- Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: B+ Details: B+ Imaging: B

V-Shaped 1DD+7BA

7.2

6.3

B-

$230

FiiO FH15

Jaytiss: Not a fan. Lacks treble.
Super* Review: Super* Review rated FiiO FH15 with a score of 4.0/10 without adding a comment.
Z-Reviews: Z-Reviews rated FiiO FH15 with a score of 8.5/10 without adding a comment.
Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the FiiO FH15 at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

+ 3 more reviews

Tuning: D+ Tech: E- Mids: C+ Treble: E- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+

Neutral with Bass Boost n/a

5.5

1.8

A-

$299

Moondrop Blessing 3 Aqua

Jaytiss: Great balance, really enjoyable.
Web Search: The Moondrop Blessing 3 Aqua retains the Blessing 3’s 2DD+4BA hybrid platform with Moondrop’s horizontally-opposed dual-dynamic bass module, then applies a light retune and a deep-sea blue...
Kois Archive: Rating: A+ | Value: ⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 9 natural midrange. easy to listen. it can be hard to buy this. relaxed treble.

+ 2 more reviews

Tuning: A+ Tech: A Bass: A Mids: A- Treble: A Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A Details: A+ Imaging: A+

Neutral 2DD+4BA

7.1

7.9

A

Punch Audio Martilo

Jays Audio: Cheaper, and slightly more energetic HBB Punch with slightly less mid-bass and slam. Endgame "balanced" basshead. Imaging feels sharper than Punch, but treble is not as smooth, aside from that very...
Gizaudio Axel: Great basshead set with strong technical chops. Great value, fun, and engaging without sacrificing clarity. Boosted, clean, and textured bass. Mids are surprisingly clear for a bassy set. Treble’s smooth and non-fatiguing. The bass might be too much for some.
Jaytiss: BASS
Tim Tuned: Strong bass, fun overall mids need improvement for the price
Super* Review: Basshead hybrid with huge sub bass, decent detail and great build, but somewhat bloated and slow compared to sharper competitors. Huge sub bass slam with solid top end detail, comfortable fit, nice build and a quality cable. Bass is overly boosted, a bit bloated and slow with recessed midrange detail and looser separation than tighter competitors.
Web Search: The Punch Audio Martilo delivers a powerful bass experience that dominates its signature, featuring a substantial 14dB sub-bass boost. This emphasis creates visceral, physical rumble, especially in...
Fresh Reviews: Bass head
Z-Reviews: The Punch Audio Martilo shows up screaming BASSHEAD on the box, but the tuning is smarter than that. A hybrid stack— 2×8 mm DD + 2×BA + 1 planar —delivers bass that hits when the track calls...
Bad Guy Good Audio: Punch Audio Martilo hits the brief for bass-centric listeners. The tuning kicks up from ~ 200 Hz , driving a potent low end, then rides a flat porch through the mids with a gentle ear-gain that...
Head-Fi.org: 18 community members have rated the Punch Audio Martilo at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
Paul Wasabii: Sub-bass-boosted hybrid with clean female vocals and quick, non-bloated low end, but a hard mid-bass dip leaves male vocals thin and genre flexibility limited. A small mid-bass EQ lift (about 2-3 dB)... Fast, clean sub-bass with clear vocals and minimal BA/planar harshness. Pronounced mid-bass dip hollows lower mids, limits impact and air; benefits from light EQ.
Joyce's Review: Joyce Review describes the Punch Audio Martillo as a standout basshead IEM with massive yet controlled bass, rich vocals and refined treble, giving it a full five out of five stars. Massive but controlled bass with strong technical performance, intimate vocals and airy extended treble. Shell is somewhat chunky and may feel large for smaller ears.

+ 11 more reviews

Tuning: A Tech: A- Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A- Details: A- Imaging: A-

Basshead 2DD+2BA+1Planar

7.8

7.3

A

Juzear Harrier

Gizaudio Axel: Balanced, natural tri-brid with controlled sub-bass and smooth, airy treble. Great all-rounder with comfortable fit and quality modular cable. Cohesive, balanced tuning with natural mids, controlled sub-bass and smooth, airy treble. Moderate bass quantity and tamer treble mean it does not suit bassheads or bright-leaning listeners.
Web Search: The Juzear Harrier is a nine-driver tribrid IEM using a 1DD+6BA+2 micro planar configuration per side, positioned as an “accessibly priced flagship” at about $329.99 in the mid-to-upper price...
Z-Reviews: The Juzear Harrier comes in as the bigger, pricier troublemaker to Defiant, packing a DD + 6BA + 2 planar setup and a tuning cooked up with Squiglink , all buried under pages of graphs and...
Audio-In Reviews: Balanced neutral-with-sub-bass-boost tuning with natural vocals, smooth yet detailed treble and strong technical performance that competes with the best sets around $300. Outstanding neutral-with-bass-boost tuning, excellent comfort and build, and technical performance that rivals higher-priced IEMs. Upper mids and vocals can sit a bit more forward than some may prefer, with less mid-bass slam than warmer competitors.

+ 3 more reviews

Tuning: A+ Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: A Soundstage: A Details: A+ Imaging: A+

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+6BA+2Planar

7.8

8

B-

$250

Apple AirPods Pro

Crin: Somewhat Diffuse-Field tuning with a smooth and natural midrange tonality.
Precogvision: Well-tuned with something of a mid-treble suckout that negatively impacts timbre.
Super* Review: Super* Review rated Apple AirPods Pro with a score of 8.0/10 without adding a comment.

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Tuning: B- Tech: C Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: D Details: C- Imaging: C+

Neutral 1DD

5.9

5

B-

$250

Fiio FH5

Crin: Stellar bass response and decent technical ability, not much to fault.
Precogvision: Easily the best Fiio IEM. Warm, pleasant tuning with decent detail.
Super* Review: Super* Review rated Fiio FH5 with a score of 8.0/10 without adding a comment.
Shuwa-T: Clarity improvement over the FH3
Nymz: Discontinued. Stellar bass response. Treble and timbre are a bit off, but still a solid offer and not much else to complain about. Detail is enough to keep up with the tunning.

+ 4 more reviews

Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Bass: B- Mids: C Treble: C Soundstage: B- Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+3BA

5.9

5.2

B-

$250

Audiosense DT600

Crin: Crin rated Audiosense DT600 with a score of 6.0/10 without adding a comment.
Shuwa-T: Comment: It's hard to really recommend this. Good technicalities, decent tuning with subbass boost
Nymz: Monarch tuning on a BA set that needs adapters (30ohms) and mods. Mids are very recessed. I didn't liked it. Stay away from 80ohms/Stock. Some BA timbre.
Head-Fi.org: 6 community members have rated the AUDIOSENSE DT600 at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

+ 3 more reviews

Tuning: C+ Tech: B- Bass: C+ Mids: C- Treble: C- Soundstage: B+ Details: B- Imaging: C+

Neutral with Bass Boost 6BA

5.9

5.4

B

$259

Intuaura Splendor II

Jays Audio: Slight v-shape that's well done. Well-rounded, nothing much wrong with it. Good all-rounder.
Jaytiss: Nice packaging, beautiful shell, but expensive.
Fresh Reviews: Some titles arguably A-
Z-Reviews: Z-Reviews rated Intuaura Splendor II with a score of 8.5/10 without adding a comment.

+ 3 more reviews

Tuning: B- Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

n/a 1DD

6.1

5.6

C

$200

QDC Neptune

Crin: Tuning and configuration is simple but goes a long way when implemented well.
Super* Review: Super* Review rated QDC Neptune with a score of 4.0/10 without adding a comment.

+ 1 more reviews

Tuning: B Tech: B-

Neutral n/a

4.7

5.7

C

$206

Tipsy Spica 260

Gizaudio Axel: Gizaudio Axel rated Tipsy Spica 260 with a score of 4.5/10 without adding a comment.
Jaytiss: Great with EQ.
ATechReviews: Very mid-bass-focused IEM with strong slam and impressive detail, but muddy mids and uneven treble make it a niche, hard-to-recommend choice outside of bassheads. Very punchy mid-bass with strong slam, warm overall tonality and surprisingly good detail and separation for the discounted street price. Boomy mid-bass bleeds into a muddy, veiled midrange, treble lacks air and smoothness, and the QDC connectors limit cable-rolling flexibility.

+ 2 more reviews

Tuning: C- Tech: C+ Bass: B Mids: C- Treble: C- Dynamics: B- Soundstage: B Details: A

n/a 2DD BA

4.8

5.1

C+

$220

QoA Adonis

Crin: Somewhat balanced tonality if not for a bit of bass bleed. Not the most technical.
Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the QOA Adonis at an average of 3.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Mixed to Positive.

+ 1 more reviews

Tuning: B Tech: C+

V-Shaped 2BA+1DD>

5.1

5.3

C+

$229

Campfire Audio Onyx

Super* Review: Super* Review rated Campfire Audio Onyx with a score of 4.0/10 without adding a comment.
Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Campfire Audio Onyx at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

+ 1 more reviews

V-Shaped n/a

5.3

B

$279.99

DD ddHiFi x Moondrop Surface

on HiFiGO

DD ddHiFi x Moondrop Surface

Jaytiss: Super lack luster trebble and upper air.
Z-Reviews: The ddHiFi x Moondrop Surface screams premium from the jump: a waifu-heavy unboxing, a machined-looking presentation, and shells that mix a metallic “coach pattern” faceplate with a fully ...

+ 1 more reviews

Tuning: B- Tech: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-

n/a 1DD+4BA

6.4

5.2

A-

Moondrop Blessing 3

Jays Audio: Bright-neutral. Slight resolution bump over the B2 Dusk, but at the cost of weak bass and sharp 6K.
Gizaudio Axel: Excellent resolution. Neutral, vocal-focused sound with great treble extension and detail. Light bass, can sound lean, thin and technical.
Jaytiss: A little lean, but if you eq it's one of the best sets out there for the price.
Precogvision: Detail-oriented signature at the expense of sounding quite anemic.
Tim Tuned: Moondrop Blessing 3 steps up as the most complete Blessing yet—cleaner and more controlled than the Blessing 2: Dusk , with less bass quantity but sharper dynamics and a tidier... Brighter, slightly more detailed version of B2 Dusk Bass a little light
Super* Review: Moondrop Blessing 3 sticks to the family recipe—clean, neutral , vocal-centric—while fixing the Blessing 2’s soft spot: treble extension . Cymbals finally have proper metallic...
Fresh Reviews: Borders C+
Shuwa-T: Overall clarity, lower treble detail with smooth extension Thin lower midrange and note weight in general
Nymz: Fantastic detail and clarity. Bass is quite an upgrade from its predecessors, but still lacking some salt to its lower mid-range. Not the easiest to love, but also hard to fault. Tiring after a...
Z-Reviews: Moondrop Blessing 3 ditches the old vibe for a fresh hybrid recipe: H.O.D.D.U.S. (two horizontally opposed 10 mm dynamics) plus 4× BA at around $320 . The stage isn’t huge, by design—this...
Head-Fi.org: 11 community members have rated the Moondrop Blessing 3 at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
Yifang: Moondrop Blessing 2:Dusk brings a rock-solid build with clear acrylic shells that show off the 1DD+4BA internals and that cheeky anime engraving . Fit skews large— big nozzles and a bulky...

+ 11 more reviews

Tuning: B+ Tech: A- Bass: B+ Mids: B+ Treble: B+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A- Details: A- Imaging: B+

Neutral 2DD+4BA

7.3

6.6

B-

$250

ddHiFi Janus

Crin: Someone forgot to tune bass into this... thing.
Z-Reviews: Z-Reviews rated ddHiFi Janus with a score of 8.0/10 without adding a comment.
Head-Fi.org: 5 community members have rated the ddHiFi Janus at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

+ 2 more reviews

Tuning: D- Tech: D+

Vocal-focused n/a

5.7

3.2

B-

$250

Apple Airpods Pro 2

Jays Audio: Great sense of depth with improvement in soundstage over OG. More precise imaging, and improvement in seperation and overall clarity. Treble is better exteded. Sub-bass is around the same with more...
Crin: A more exciting sound signature in comparison to its predecessor, with little in terms of drawbacks.
Precogvision: A more exciting version of the OG Airpods Pro with boosted sub-bass and mid-treble.

+ 2 more reviews

Tuning: B+ Tech: B- Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

V-Shaped 1DD

5.7

6.1

A

$349

Kiwi Ears Orchestra II